Definition of Wear away

1. Verb. Cut away in small pieces.

Exact synonyms: Whittle Away, Whittle Down
Generic synonyms: Damage

2. Verb. Diminish, as by friction. "Erosion wore away the surface"
Exact synonyms: Wear Off
Generic synonyms: Remove, Take, Take Away, Withdraw
Specialized synonyms: Abrade, Abrase, Corrade, Rub Down, Rub Off

3. Verb. Become ground down or deteriorate. "Her confidence eroded"
Exact synonyms: Eat At, Erode, Gnaw, Gnaw At
Generic synonyms: Crumble, Decay, Dilapidate
Derivative terms: Erosion, Erosive, Wearing Away

Definition of Wear away

1. Verb. to erode gradually and progressively ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wear Away

weapons emplacement
weapons free
weapons hold
weapons platform
weapons plutonium
weapons system
weapons tight
weaponsmith
weaponsmithing
weaponsmiths
wear-and-tear
wear-and-tear pigment
wear and tear
wear away (current term)
wear down
wear off
wear on
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
wear one's heart upon one's sleeve
wear out
wear out one's welcome
wear round
wear ship
wear something on one's sleeve
wear the pants
wear the trousers
wear thin

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