attrition
/ʌtrˈɪʃʌn/
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Definitions
Noun
erosion by friction
Noun
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
Noun
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
Noun
a wearing down to weaken or destroy; "a war of attrition"
Noun
the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
More General Terms
decrease
detrition
drop-off
eating away
eroding
erosion
friction
lessening
regret
rubbing
rue
ruefulness
sorrow
wearing
wearing away