erosion

Kaya, toprak veya arazinin doğal güçler tarafından kademeli olarak aşınması

The gradual wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

• Coastal erosion threatens many seaside communities.
• The Grand Canyon was formed by millions of years of erosion.
• Heavy rainfall can accelerate soil erosion on farmland.
• Democratic institutions face erosion when public trust in electoral processes declines over successive election cycles.
• Overgrazing by livestock contributes to severe erosion in semi-arid regions, reducing agricultural productivity for future generations.
• The erosion of traditional manufacturing jobs has prompted economists to advocate for comprehensive workforce retraining initiatives.

Eş anlamlılar: corrosion, weathering, wearing away, attrition, abrasion

Zıt anlamlılar: buildup, accumulation, deposition, accretion

Haklar, değerler veya güven gibi soyut bir şeyin kademeli olarak zayıflaması veya yok olması

The gradual weakening, deterioration, or destruction of something abstract, such as rights, values, or confidence.

• There has been an erosion of public trust in government institutions.
• The erosion of workers' rights has been a concern for unions.
• We're witnessing the erosion of traditional values in modern society.

Eş anlamlılar: deterioration, decline, weakening, undermining, degradation

Zıt anlamlılar: strengthening, enhancement, reinforcement, bolstering