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

The erosion of support for Israel had spread within the American right, where influential voices including Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon had become openly skeptical of Netanyahu. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026

Leaving Bare Soil While occasional empty spots can benefit ground-nesting insects, too much bare soil in your garden can lead to erosion, compaction, and water runoff, not to mention plenty of weed growth. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026

The cumulative effect may be a quiet erosion of community at the moment individuals need it most. — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Hutton, who believed the Earth’s surface was shaped by cycles of erosion and renewal—a once-radical theory—came to Siccar Point by boat in 1788. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026