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

While erosion at many of Southern California’s beaches is connected to human activity, the situation is exacerbated by this year’s El Niño, which is on pace to be the strongest in modern records. — Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Nov. 2026

Coastal flooding, which has brought beach erosion along much of Florida’s east coast will continue to be a threat at high tide around midday. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

The judge agreed that the erosion should be addressed but questioned why the administration officials had not made plans to do so — or even mentioned the topic — at any other point since the lawsuit started. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026

With product prices rising and quality diminishing, there has been an erosion of trust between brand and customer that is playing out on balance sheets across the industry. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026