Washing away is a term used to describe the eroding action of water on objects located in or near rivers, oceans, or other bodies of water. When water flows, it may carry away soil, sand, rocks, or other materials, altering the landscape over time. Synonyms for washing away include erasing, wearing down, disintegrating, corroding, dissolving, deteriorating, and crumbling. Other related terms may include scouring, abrading, weathering, and impact erosion. Whether it's natural or man-made, the phenomenon of washing away is a powerful force that can shape and transform the world around us.