Environmental Degradation

noun the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents

• The coastal erosion is a serious issue that requires immediate attention.
• The erosion of the beach is getting worse every year.
• Man, that erosion is eating away at the shoreline like crazy.
• The erosion of trust between them was evident in their strained conversations.

noun the condition of having a population larger than is deemed desirable or sustainable

• Overpopulation is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention from policymakers.
• The city is facing overpopulation problems, with more people moving in than moving out.
• Dude, the dorm room is way too crowded, it's like overpopulation in there.
• The garden became overpopulated with weeds, choking out the flowers.

noun an area in which trees have been planted, especially for commercial purposes

• The plantation was established in the early 1800s and grew various crops such as cotton and tobacco.
• My family owns a small plantation where we grow fruits and vegetables.
• Let's go check out that new plantation that just opened up down the road.
• Her mind was like a well-tended plantation, with thoughts growing and flourishing in abundance.

verb to become less intense, severe, or prominent; to decrease or diminish in strength or intensity

• The floodwaters were slowly subsiding, allowing residents to return to their homes.
• After the storm, the rain is finally subsiding and the sun is coming out.
• I can't believe how quickly my headache is subsiding after taking that pill.
• As time passed, his anger towards the situation was subsiding, and he was able to think more rationally.

adjective a term used to describe something that is opposed or hostile in nature

• The patient exhibited an adversive reaction to the medication.
• She always has an adversive attitude towards change.
• I can't stand his adversive behavior.
• His adversive nature makes it difficult to work with him.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. 'Afflicts' is a verb because it shows the action of causing pain, suffering, or trouble to someone or something.

• A serious illness afflicts many individuals around the world.
• The flu bug afflicts people every winter.
• That new diet really afflicts me, I'm starving!
• The curse of procrastination afflicts students everywhere.