Definition of Wear down

1. Verb. Exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress. "Sam wants to wear down with Sue "; "We wore ourselves out on this hike"

Exact synonyms: Fag, Fag Out, Fatigue, Jade, Outwear, Tire, Tire Out, Wear, Wear Out, Wear Upon, Weary
Generic synonyms: Indispose
Specialized synonyms: Beat, Exhaust, Tucker, Tucker Out, Wash Up, Overfatigue, Overtire, Overweary
Causes: Fatigue, Jade, Pall, Tire, Weary
Derivative terms: Fatigue, Jade, Wear
Antonyms: Refresh

2. Verb. Deteriorate through use or stress. "The constant friction wore out the cloth"
Exact synonyms: Wear, Wear Off, Wear Out, Wear Thin
Generic synonyms: Deteriorate
Specialized synonyms: Ablate, Scuff
Derivative terms: Wear

Definition of Wear down

1. Verb. (&lit wear down) ¹

2. Verb. To cause (someone) physical or mental fatigue. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wear Down

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
wear down (current term)
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
wear too many hats

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