SAT vocabulary

Erode

(Of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land); gradually destroy or be destroyed.

Example

"The constant criticism began to erode her self-confidence."

Late 17th century: from Latin erodere 'eat away', from e- (variant of ex-) 'out' + rodere 'gnaw'.

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