Lose gradually (5)

I believe the answer is:

erode

(Other definitions for erode that I've seen before include "Grind down" , "Become ground down or deteriorate" , "Gradually destroy" , "Slowly remove" , "Abrade" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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