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attrition - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'attrition' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Attrition [ n.]
- The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.
- The state of being worn.
- Grief for sin arising only from fear of punishment or feelings of shame. See Contrition.

Meaning of 'attrition' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . attrition [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a wearing down to weaken or destroy
Example in sentence:
  • a war of attrition