attrited

at·trit  (-trt) also at·trite (-trt)

tr.v. at·trit·ted also at·trit·ed, at·trit·ting also at·trit·ing, at·trits also at·trites

1. To lose (personnel, for example) by attrition.

2. To destroy or kill (troops, for example) by use of firepower: "Pro-active counterattacks are a useful way to attrit the enemy" (John H. Cushman, Jr.)

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[Back-formation from attrition.]

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Adj.

1.

attrited - worn by rubbing or friction worn - affected by wear; damaged by long use; "worn threads on the screw"; "a worn suit"; "the worn pockets on the jacket"