emrode

/ɛmˈroʊd/

Definitions

1. verb

to eat away or wear down gradually, especially by rubbing or friction

“The constant friction of the sand against the rock face began to emrode it over time.”

2. verb

to wear away or eat into something gradually, especially by friction or abrasion

“The rough sea waves emroded the cliff’s edge, creating a new shoreline.”

Synonyms

  • abrade
  • corrode
  • erode
  • wear

Antonyms

  • fortify
  • strengthen