wear down

language: en

definitions

  1. to gradually reduce the strength, effectiveness, or resistance of something or someone through continuous use or pressure
    en: to gradually reduce the strength, effectiveness, or resistance of something or someone through continuous use or pressure
  2. to gradually destroy or damage something through persistent effort or pressure
    en: to gradually destroy or damage something through persistent effort or pressure

examples

  1. Constant criticism can wear down even the most confident person.

    Constant criticism can wear down even the most confident person.

  2. The constant rain wore down the old bridge.

    The constant rain wore down the old bridge.