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EATING AWAY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase eating away. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase eating away. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for EATING AWAY

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eroding
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

consuming
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• very strong; urgently felt

corroding
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• erosion by chemical action

destroying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

• destroy completely; damage irreparably

• defeat soundly and humiliatingly

• put (an animal) to death

erosion
nounn
noun

• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

• condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind

• a gradual decline of something

• erosion by chemical action

wearing
verbv
noun

• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

• the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment

adjective satellite

• producing exhaustion

wearing away
verbv
noun

• (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively

Best Hypernyms For EATING AWAY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for eating away, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ERODING

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