chip away

Verb

Meaning

remove or withdraw gradually:

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

peck flake spall whittle gnaw remove strip undercut plug away beaver away chip away at

Antonyms

reuse

Hypernyms

take remove withdraw take away

Examples

These new customs are chipping away at the quality of life Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

chip and gather chip and PIN chip at chip away at chip basket chip card