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chip away
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to gradually reduce or weaken something, often by persistent effort.

Meanings

to gradually reduce or weaken something, often by persistent effort.

She chipped away at the old paint on the wall until it was completely removed.

Synonyms

erodediminishwear down

Antonyms

build upstrengthen

to remove small pieces from something, often using a tool.

He chipped away the excess wood to create a smooth surface.

Synonyms

carvesculpt

Antonyms

addconstruct

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:55