Erode: alternatives and connections

To break into small pieces; to cause to fall in pieces.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Injury or harm to person, property, or reputation; an inflicted loss of value; detriment; hurt; mischief.

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To pass gradually from a sound, prosperous, or perfect state, to one of imperfection, adversity, or dissolution; to waste away; to decline; to fail;…

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To bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin, by misuse or through neglect; to destroy the fairness and good condition of; -- said of a buildin…

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To cleanse by ablution, or dipping or rubbing in water; to apply water or other liquid to for the purpose of cleansing; to scrub with water, etc., or…

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See 1st Frith.

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To bite, as something hard or tough, which is not readily separated or crushed; to bite off little by little, with effort; to wear or eat away by scr…

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.