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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
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
Generic synonyms: Deteriorate
Specialized synonyms: Ablate, Scuff
Derivative terms: Wear
Lexicographical Neighbors of Wear Down
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