erode

Aşındırmak, erozyona uğratmak

To gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action.

• Wind and water slowly erode the coastline.
• The river has eroded the rocks over millions of years.
• Persistent budget cuts have begun to erode the quality of public healthcare services in several rural communities.
• Acid rain can erode limestone monuments and historical buildings, causing irreversible damage to cultural heritage sites.
• When public trust in institutions begins to erode, social cohesion and civic participation often decline as well.
• Agricultural practices that fail to prevent soil loss allow rainfall to erode valuable topsoil, reducing long-term productivity.

Eş anlamlılar: wear away, corrode, deteriorate, weather, abrade

Zıt anlamlılar: build up, strengthen, reinforce, restore

Zayıflatmak, aşındırmak

To gradually weaken, diminish, or destroy something abstract such as confidence, trust, or power.

• The scandal has eroded public trust in the government.
• Years of criticism eroded her self-confidence.

Eş anlamlılar: undermine, weaken, diminish, reduce, wear down

Zıt anlamlılar: strengthen, bolster, enhance, reinforce