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Gradually destroy (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

corrode

'gradually destroy' is the definition.
(to corrode is to destroy over time)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for corrode that I've seen before include "Gradually weaken (metal)" , "Gradually weaken (by chemical action)" , "Growth in hazel buds" , "Slowly eat" , "Cause to rust" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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