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.

Origin of attrit

1
First recorded in 1750–60; back formation from attrition

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British Dictionary definitions for attrit

attrit

/ (əˈtrɪt) /


verb-trits, -tritting or -tritted US slang (tr)
  1. to wear down or dispose of gradually

  2. to kill

Origin of attrit

1
C18: back formation from attrition

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