attrition

Noun
  1. Erosion by friction (synset 113444788)
    is a type of: eating away, eroding, erosion, wearing, wearing away - (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
    same as: abrasion, corrasion, detrition
  2. The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice (synset 111480462)
    is a type of: friction, rubbing - the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
    same as: abrasion, detrition, grinding
  3. Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation (synset 107550088)
    is a type of: regret, rue, ruefulness, sorrow - sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
    same as: contriteness, contrition
  4. A wearing down to weaken or destroy (synset 107371570)
    "a war of attrition"
    is a type of: decrease, drop-off, lessening - a change downward
  5. The act of rubbing together;
    Wearing something down by friction (synset 100362621)
    is a type of: detrition, friction, rubbing - effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

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