erode

US /ɪˈroʊd/
UK /ɪˈroʊd/
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1.

mengikis, menggerus

to gradually wear away or destroy something

:
The constant wind and rain eroded the ancient ruins.
Angin dan hujan yang terus-menerus mengikis reruntuhan kuno.
Over time, the river eroded the banks, making them wider.
Seiring waktu, sungai mengikis tepian, membuatnya lebih lebar.
2.

mengikis, melemahkan

to gradually destroy or weaken something, especially a quality or value

:
Lack of trust can erode a relationship.
Kurangnya kepercayaan dapat mengikis suatu hubungan.
His authority began to erode after the scandal.
Wewenangnya mulai terkikis setelah skandal itu.