| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| corrode | (verb) become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid | Synonyms: rust |
| (verb) cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid | Synonyms: eat, rust | |
| erode | (verb) remove soil or rock | Synonyms: eat away, fret |
| (verb) become ground down or deteriorate | Synonyms: eat at, gnaw, gnaw at, wear away |