erode
erode(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (figurative) (to undermine)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. mermar
The prime minister's actions have eroded the public's trust in the government.Las acciones del primer ministro han mermado la confianza del público en el gobierno.
b. minar
The scandal eroded donor confidence and ultimately reduced the organization's funds.El escándalo minó la confianza de los donantes y en última instancia redujo los fondos de la organización..
c. reducir
Inflation has eroded workers' real wages.La inflación ha reducido los salarios reales de los trabajadores.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. erosionarse
The rock eroded to make what looks like a pig's face.La piedra se erosionó y formó algo parecido a la cara de un cerdo.
4. (figurative) (to be undermined)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. disminuir
Trust in the media has eroded to historic lows.La confianza en los medios de comunicación ha disminuido a mínimos históricos.
b. mermar
The support for the candidate is gradually eroding across multiple national polls.El apoyo al candidato está mermando en forma gradual en diversas encuestas nacionales.
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