corrode vs eat

corrode and eat both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
corrode	No	No	Yes	No
eat	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, corrode and eat are synonyms defined as:

corrode and eat: cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

Other synonyms of corrode include rust.

corrode (verb)	eat (verb)
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid	cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid	take in solid food
	eat a meal; take a meal
	take in food; used of animals only
	use up (resources or materials)
	worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way