wear down Sentence Examples

  1. The constant friction wore down the tires, necessitating their replacement.
  2. The unrelenting wind and rain had worn down the ancient castle, leaving it in ruins.
  3. Over time, the daily grind at the office wore down his enthusiasm.
  4. The relentless waves wore down the coastline, creating dramatic cliffs.
  5. Excessive stress wore down his mental health, leading to exhaustion.
  6. The arduous training regimen wore down the athletes' bodies, but not their spirits.
  7. The passage of time wore down the relationship, eroding the once-strong bond.
  8. The persistent criticism wore down his confidence, making him doubt his abilities.
  9. The weight of expectations wore down her shoulders, making it difficult to carry on.
  10. The relentless work schedule wore down his physical strength, leaving him feeling drained.

wear down Meaning

Wordnet

wear down (v)

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

deteriorate through use or stress

FAQs About the word wear down

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress, deteriorate through use or stress

break down, grind (down),wear out, invalid, impair, damage, harm, injure, hurt, wash out

strengthen, beef (up), recruit, fortify, fortify, recruit, beef (up), strengthen, season, energize

The constant friction wore down the tires, necessitating their replacement.

The unrelenting wind and rain had worn down the ancient castle, leaving it in ruins.

Over time, the daily grind at the office wore down his enthusiasm.

The relentless waves wore down the coastline, creating dramatic cliffs.