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rodere — meaning in English

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English meaning

erode verb To gradually wear away, especially by water, wind, or chemical action.
gnaw verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.

Senses

rodere is used for these senses in English:

erode To wear away by abrasion, corrosion, or chemical reaction.
gnaw (ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
gnaw (intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.

erode — full definition

verb To gradually wear away, especially by water, wind, or chemical action.
verb To gradually weaken or destroy something over time.

gnaw — full definition

verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
verb To cause ongoing worry or discomfort.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

erodere corrodere rosicchiare mordicchiare rosicare