Vocabulary
Erode
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
(of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).
Urdu meaning
کاٹ دینا، ختم ہونا، کم کرنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Pressure builds, safeguards erode and what was meant for the outside begins exploding within.
Dawn Editorials —
The Outrage Machine reloaded
— 2026-05-01
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Frequent reversals not only erode investor trust but also risk slowing solar adoption by introducing regulatory uncertainty.
Dawn Editorials —
Solar vision?
— 2026-04-28
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Iran`s attacks on civilian targets in Gulf states erode its diplomatic standing in the Gulf, and risk widening the conflict by drawing previously restrained states into active participation.
Dawn Editorials —
Legal vs political neutrality
— 2026-04-04
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Higher global oil prices translate into a heavier import bill, threatening to erode reserves and destabilise the exchange rate.
Dawn Editorials —
Another oil shock
— 2026-04-04
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Over time, the unchecked privilege of such decisions can erode credibility.
Dawn Editorials —
Assessing Pakistan`s trust
— 2026-03-23
Synonyms
wear away/down, abrade, scrape away, grind down, crumble, dissolve, weather
Antonyms
freshen, recreate, refresh, refreshen
Curator example
“the cliffs on this coast have been eroded by the sea”
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These entries support close reading of Dawn editorials and opinion pieces: short definitions,
Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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