Synonyms for detrition

Most common

grinding · attrition · abrasion · corrasion · rubbing · friction

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   attrition; erosion by friction

Forms

Plural

detritions → grindings, attritions, abrasions, corrasions…

Example sentences

• grinding This decision was accepted with grinding teeth.
• attrition We're fighting a war of attrition with armies of robots.
• abrasion It's just an abrasion and a bruise. Nothing's broken.
• rubbing He stood by the gate, rubbing his hands together.
• friction There is a lot of friction between Yanni and Rima.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

rubbing²

8 letters

grinding², friction², abrasion³

9 letters

attrition³, corrasion

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rubbing² = 2 syllables).