grind (down) (Meaning)

grind (down)

to weaken or destroy (someone or something) gradually, to make (something hard) smaller and smoother by gradually rubbing off tiny bits

The coffee grinder effortlessly pulverized the beans into a fine grind.
The sandstone slowly ground down the metal blade as it spun.
The glacier's relentless advance relentlessly ground down the mountain.
The construction crew used a heavy-duty grinder to break down the concrete slabs.
The sharp teeth of the blender efficiently ground down the thick smoothie ingredients.
The eraser methodically ground down the pencil markings on the paper.
The abrasive sandpaper gradually ground down the rough edges of the wood.
The erosion caused by the river gradually ground down the cliffs.
The constant pressure of the gears ground down the metal components.
The relentless grind of daily routine slowly diminished her resolve.

to weaken or destroy (someone or something) gradually, to make (something hard) smaller and smoother by gradually rubbing off tiny bits

devastate, overcome,overwhelm, drown, rock, swamp, oppress, snow under, overmaster,crush

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The coffee grinder effortlessly pulverized the beans into a fine grind.

The sandstone slowly ground down the metal blade as it spun.

The glacier's relentless advance relentlessly ground down the mountain.

The construction crew used a heavy-duty grinder to break down the concrete slabs.