Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

ERODE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word erode. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word erode. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
erodederodingerosionerosive

Best Alternative Words for ERODE

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
fret
verbv
noun

• agitation resulting from active worry

• a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion

• an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)

• a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch

verb

• worry unnecessarily or excessively

• be agitated or irritated

• provide (a musical instrument) with frets

• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

• cause annoyance in

• gnaw into; make resentful or angry

• carve a pattern into

• decorate with an interlaced design

• be too tight; rub or press

• cause friction

• remove soil or rock

• wear away or erode

gnaw
verbv
verb

• bite or chew on with the teeth

• become ground down or deteriorate

eat at
verbv
verb

• become ground down or deteriorate

eat away
verbv
verb

• remove soil or rock

• wear away or erode

gnaw at
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• become ground down or deteriorate

wear away
verbv
verb

• cut away in small pieces

• diminish, as by friction

• become ground down or deteriorate

Best Hypernyms For ERODE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for erode, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
crumble damage decay dilapidate

Alternatives for FRET

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen