eat vs corrode

eat and corrode both are verbs.

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

As verbs, eat and corrode are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of eat include rust.

eat (verb)	corrode (verb)
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid	become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
take in solid food	cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
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