grinding (down) (Meaning)

grinding (down)

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

The relentless gears of the millstone perpetually grind down the grains, yielding a fine powder.
The harsh abrasives ground down the surface of the metal, revealing its raw core.
The glacier's slow but inexorable movement ground down the mountain's peaks, creating deep valleys.
The wind's incessant force ground down the cliffs, leaving behind smooth, windswept slopes.
The grinding of teeth against teeth was a testament to the intense stress and anxiety he endured.
The machine tirelessly ground down the raw material, transforming it into a usable form.
The sandpaper ground down the rough edges of the wood, preparing it for painting.
The grinding of tectonic plates against each other caused earthquakes and volcanoes.
The years had ground down his once-sharp wit, leaving him with a dull and listless mind.
The daily routine of housework ground down her spirit, leaving her feeling weary and unfulfilled.

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

overwhelming, overcoming, crushing, devastating, drowning, rocking, swamping, overmastering, oppressing, flooring

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The relentless gears of the millstone perpetually grind down the grains, yielding a fine powder.

The harsh abrasives ground down the surface of the metal, revealing its raw core.

The glacier's slow but inexorable movement ground down the mountain's peaks, creating deep valleys.

The wind's incessant force ground down the cliffs, leaving behind smooth, windswept slopes.