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attrition
noun
the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
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noun
the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
noun
a wearing down to weaken or destroy
“a war of attrition”
noun
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
noun
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
noun
erosion by friction
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a war of attrition
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