Synonyms of erosion

erosion

noun

i-ˈrō-zhən 

as in corrosion

a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction

the erosion of the banks along the river worries flood experts

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increase
• buildup
• gain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of erosion

If the split were any wider, an influx of water from the land between the two branches would cause erosion that would make the channels migrate toward one another. — Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Apartment values appear to have faltered in Oakland, an economic erosion that has unleashed loan delinquencies and even foreclosures in a growing number of instances. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

These defenses, when protected or restored, act as natural barriers against dangerous, costly storm surge, protect against erosion, and keep communities safe from storms. — Jaclyn De Medicci Bruneau, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Speed pressures often create technical debt, trust erosion and regulatory risks. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026