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attrition | the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction | |
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attrition, detrition, abrasion, corrasion | erosion by friction | |
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attrition, detrition, grinding, abrasion | the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice | |
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attrition | a wearing down to weaken or destroy | |
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contrition, attrition, contriteness | sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation |