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mengikis

[meng·i·kis]verb
kikisrootto scrape off; to erode; to chip away at
mengikisto erode; to gradually wear away; to chip away at
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  1. 1.

    to erode; to gradually wear away; to chip away at

    Active transitive form (meng-) of kikis. Used figuratively for gradual erosion of abstract things: mengikis kepercayaan (to erode trust), mengikis kemampuan (to wear away at one’s ability).

    Kecanduan belanja dapat merusak hubungan sosial dan mengikis kemampuan seseorang dalam membangun relasi yang sehat.

    Shopping addiction can damage social relationships and erode a person's ability to build healthy relationships.

    — Indonesian psychology/wellness article

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