[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength:Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away.", "a wearing down or weakening of resistance, especially as a result of continuous pressure or harassment:The enemy surrounded the town and conducted a war of attrition.", "a gradual reduction in workforce without firing or layoff of personnel, as when workers resign or retire and are not replaced.", "the act of rubbing against something; friction .", "a wearing down or away by friction; abrasion .", "Theology.imperfect contrition.contrition2"]}]