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verb
To drain away; to wear down or be slowly worn down.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
cut away in small pieces
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: whittle down, wear away
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: damage
History
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