3
chafe
3
cut(noun, decline, decrease, discount, lessening)
3
depreciation(noun, deterioration, wear, friction, abrasion)
3
deterioration(noun, wear, friction, abrasion)
3
dissipation(noun, loss)
3
fretting(noun, contact, abrasion, rubbing)
3
penalty(noun, loss, forfeit, forgiveness, reparation)
3
penance(noun, distress, shame, sorrow, anguish)
3
rubbing away
3
sorrow(noun, shame, anguish, humiliation, regret)
3
thinning(noun, abrasion, erosion)
3
weakening(noun, abrasion, erosion)
2
ablation
2
atomization
2
atonement(noun, shame, sorrow, regret, forfeit)
2
blunting
2
buffing
2
burning up
2
confession(noun, forfeit, forgiveness, reparation, absolution)
2
consumption
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