Break and Erode

Break

Break verb - To reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of.

Usage example: I broke a tooth on the hard candy

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Erode and break are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Erode" instead a verb "Break".

Nearby Words: breach, breakdown, breaking, breakup, breakable

Erode verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

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Break and erode are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Break" instead a verb "Erode".

Nearby Words: erosion, eroding

spirit	break spirit	erode spirit
mind	break mind	erode mind
power	break power	erode power
wall	break wall	erode wall
Other words: time, world, weapon.

Semi-subverted due to the fact that while it's possible to break out of the ice, the ice has the power to erode life.

Source: Harmless Freezing

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