Attrit
Pronunciation: /ˈættɹɪt/
Attrit (verb)
- To gradually weaken an enemy by continuous attacks or pressure.
- To decrease the number of employees over time without hiring new ones.
Examples
- The army aimed to attrit the enemy forces over time.
- They planned to attrit the opposition through constant pressure.
Common collocations: attrit enemy forces, attrit opposition, attrit workforce, attrit staff numbers