ATTRITION

[əˈtɹɪʃən] Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 10

Scrabble letter values: A1T1T1R1I1T1I1O1N1 = 9

Definition

  1. noun erosion by friction. — synonyms: abrasion, corrasion, detrition
  2. noun the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice. — synonyms: grinding, abrasion, detrition
  3. noun sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation. — synonyms: contrition, contriteness
  4. noun a wearing down to weaken or destroy.
  5. noun the act of rubbing together.

Examples

  • “a war of attrition”
  • “wearing something down by friction”
  • “attritioned teeth; attritioned rock”

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