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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wear Down

wearing apparel
wearing away
wearish
wearisome
wearisomely
wearisomeness
wearisomenesses
wearproof
wears
weary
weary
wearying
Weary Willie
wear and tear
wear away
wear down (current term)
wear off
wear on
wear out
wear round
wear ship
wear the trousers
wear thin
wear upon
weasand
weasands
weasel
weasel
weasel-worded
weaseled

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