Attrition is a gradual process of wearing down, weakening, or destroying something.
The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.
Noun
the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
Noun
a wearing down to weaken or destroy; "a war of attrition"
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sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
Noun
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
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erosion by friction
n.
The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of
wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.
n.
The state of being worn.
n.
Grief for sin arising only from fear of punishment or
feelings of shame. See Contrition.
Attrition
Effected by attrition of the inward stomach.2.
The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.
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But I don't want massive layoffs of anyone - public or private. We are planning on shrinking government through attrition and reform, not through random pink slips.
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