attrit

attrit
/euh trit"/, v.t., attritted, attritting.
to wear down (an opposing military force) by numerical superiority in troops or firepower.
[1750-60; back formation from ATTRITION]

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  • attrit — v. win through perseverance, wear down; destroy or kill troops using firepower …   English contemporary dictionary

  • attrit — [ə trɪt] verb (attrits, attritting, attritted) US informal wear down (an opponent) by sustained action. Origin 1950s: back form. from attrition …   English new terms dictionary

  • attrit — at·trit …   English syllables

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