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corroer

verbgeneral useuncommon/kuʁuˈeɾ/cor·ro·er

Definition

1

1. To wear away, destroy, or consume gradually, especially by chemical action (like rust). 2. To weaken or destroy slowly (figurative sense).

Usage examples

“Moisture began to corrode the metal structure.”
“Doubt began to corrode his confidence.”

Common combinations

to corrode metalto corrode trust