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Definition wear down in American English

wear down phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make someone gradually lose their energy or confidence

Example

They were worn down by the stress of caring for five children.

Example

Slowly he wore his opponent down.

Synonyms and related words
disappoint let down discourage
2

to make something gradually disappear or become thinner by using or rubbing it

Example

The old stone steps had been worn down by years of use.

Synonyms and related words
airbrush wear away dissolve
Definition wear down in American English