What is another word for whittling away?
Pronunciation: [wˈɪtlɪŋ ɐwˈe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Whittling away is a figurative expression that refers to the gradual reduction or erosion of something over time. There are several synonyms that can be used to convey the same meaning. For example, one could say that something is wearing down, corroding, diminishing, or disintegrating. Other possible synonyms include eroding, wasting, chipping away, grinding down, or nibbling away. Additionally, one could use more poetic or metaphorical language, such as saying that something is fading like autumn leaves, melting like snow in the sun, or evaporating into thin air. All of these expressions convey a sense of slow and steady decline, and can be used to describe physical or metaphorical phenomena.
