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corrosion

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of corrosion

a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction

  • the corrosion of family values that is often brought on by great wealth
Synonyms of corrosion

attrition, erosion, undermining, waste
Words Related to corrosion

breakdown, decay, decomposition, disintegration, dissolution
Near Antonyms of corrosion

gain, increase
Antonyms of corrosion

buildup

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