Word Network: erosion

The process by which something is made worse, weaker, or lower in quality. It is commonly used to describe the decline of environmental conditions, moral standards, or the physical breakdown of materials.

Attrition refers to the gradual reduction of a workforce, a group of people, or the strength of something through sustained pressure or the natural process of not replacing those who leave. It describes a process of wearing down or weakening an opponent or a resource over a period of time.

To gradually wear away or destroy a surface, such as soil or rock, through the action of natural forces like wind and water. Metaphorically, it refers to the slow destruction or weakening of something abstract, such as trust, authority, or value.

A surface injury caused by skin being rubbed or scraped against a rough surface, or the process of wearing away a material through friction. It typically refers to superficial damage rather than deep wounds or complete destruction.

Weathering is the natural process where rocks, wood, or other materials are broken down or changed by the weather. This usually happens slowly over many years because of rain, wind, ice, or heat.