Synonyms of attrition

attrition

noun

ə-ˈtri-shən 

as in erosion

a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction

took the machinery out of operation since attrition had led to the main mechanism's breaking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• erosion
• corrosion
• decay
• waste
• decomposition
• disintegration
• undermining
• breakdown
• dissolution

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increase
• buildup
• gain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attrition

Gòkè-Paríolá said NCC has invested millions of dollars to get these programs up and running, noting that the first couple of years often see negative cash flow due to uncertainty surrounding enrollment numbers and attrition rates. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The ability to employ many aircraft at once ensures a persistent overwhelming credible threat despite inevitable attrition. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

At the time, LACDA had only sufficient funds to reissue housing choice vouchers that became available through attrition. — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Physicians now spend more time in electronic health records than with patients, a burden closely tied to burnout and attrition. — Frantz M. Berthaud, STAT, 7 July 2026