whittle down

/ˌwɪdl daʊn/
/ˌhwɪdl daʊn/
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Other forms: whittled down; whittling down; whittles down

Definitions of whittle down
  1. verb
    cut away in small pieces
    synonyms: wear away, whittle away
    see moresee less
    type of:
    damage
    inflict damage upon
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