Erode and Whet

Erode

Erode verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.
Usage example: the winds and desert sands have eroded much of the original surface of these ancient monuments

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

Nearby Words: erosion, eroding

Whet

Whet verb - To make sharp or sharper.

Erode and whet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Erode" instead a verb "Whet".

Nearby Words: whetted, whetting
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