erode

Definitions

• To gradually wear away the surface of something through natural agents such as wind, water, or ice.
  To caress the earth with time's gentle touch, wearing stone into stories of endless dance.
  Example: The cliffs have eroded over the centuries, creating dramatic sea arches.
• To slowly deteriorate or be destroyed.
  When faith, like shadows at dusk, fades quietly into whispers of what once was.
  Example: Public trust in the government eroded due to the scandal.