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attrit

[ uh-trit ]

verb (used with object)

, at·trit·ted, at·trit·ting.
  1. to wear down (an opposing military force) by numerical superiority in troops or firepower.

attrit

/ əˈtrɪt /

verb

  1. to wear down or dispose of gradually
  2. to kill

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Word History and Origins

Origin of attrit1

First recorded in 1750–60; back formation from attrition

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Word History and Origins

Origin of attrit1

C18: back formation from attrition

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