corroer
verb/kuʁuˈeɾ/low
cor·ro·er
Definition
1. To wear away, destroy, or consume gradually, especially by chemical action (like rust). 2. To weaken or destroy slowly (figurative sense).
Moisture began to corrode the metal structure.
Doubt began to corrode his confidence.
Common collocations
to corrode metalto corrode trust
Etymology
Do latim 'corrodere' (roer completamente), de 'com-' (intensivo) + 'rodere' (roer).