Attrit

Pronunciation: /ˈættɹɪt/

Attrit (verb)

  1. To gradually weaken an enemy by continuous attacks or pressure.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Attrit

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Attrit

  • when discussing increasing power or resilience