Attrition
Attrition noun - A gradual weakening, loss, or destruction.
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Synonyms for Attrition
Destruction and attrition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Destruction" instead a noun "Attrition".
Destruction
Destruction noun - The state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless.
Attrition and destruction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attrition" instead a noun "Destruction".
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| pure | pure attrition | pure destruction |
| sheer | sheer attrition | sheer destruction |
| actual | actual attrition | actual destruction |
| constant | constant attrition | constant destruction |
| Other adjectives: massive, extreme, slow, horrible, incredible, significant. | ||
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- Furthermore, the battle between the renegades and the Blackrock clan results in the complete destruction or the renegade clans through sheer attrition (the orcs aren't known for their battle tactics).
Source: Enemy Civil War
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