Slowly cut into (5)
I believe the answer is:
erode
(Other definitions for erode that I've seen before include "Corrode" , "Gradually destroy" , "fragment" , "Become ground down or deteriorate" , "'Deteriorate, wear away (5)'" .)
I believe the answer is:
erode
(Other definitions for erode that I've seen before include "Corrode" , "Gradually destroy" , "fragment" , "Become ground down or deteriorate" , "'Deteriorate, wear away (5)'" .)