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WEAR AWAY

Definition:

1. [verb] cut away in small pieces
   Synonyms: whittle away, whittle down
   
   
2. [verb] diminish, as by friction; "Erosion wore away the surface"
   Synonyms: wear off
   
   
3. [verb] become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded"
   Synonyms: erode, gnaw, gnaw at, eat at
   
   

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Related Words:

• abrade, corrade, abrase, rub down, rub off

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