Synonyms of corrode

corrode

verb

kə-ˈrōd 

as in to erode

to consume or wear away gradually

water slowly corrodes iron

Synonyms & Similar Words

• erode
• eat
• destroy
• gnaw
• bite (at)
• disintegrate
• decompose
• fret
• dissolve
• ruin
• nibble
• wreck
• waste
• decimate
• devastate
• break down
• break up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restore
• revive
• renew
• revitalize
• regenerate
• refresh
• rejuvenate
• freshen
• recreate
• refreshen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of corrode

Cleaning vinegar should not be used on surfaces that corrode or pit, like natural stone, aluminum, and cast iron. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Whether such goals can be achieved, and whether failing to achieve them will corrode public support, is another matter. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Olewack warns that older plumbing materials, such as cast iron, may be corroded and leaking, and that most homeowners choose to replace these older materials with PVC. — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 18 July 2026

Our first commercial tactile gloves failed within a week because some people's hands are sweaty enough to corrode the wiring. — Rushil Agarwal, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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