wear down


Definition: Meaning of, wear down in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / wɛː daʊn /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
wear down wore down worn down
Present Participle Third Person Singular
wearing down wears down
[transitive] [often passive]
  1. to make someone gradually lose their energy or confidence
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  2. to make something gradually disappear or become thinner by using or rubbing it
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