wear down
definitions
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to gradually reduce the strength, effectiveness, or resistance of something or someone through continuous use or pressurees: desgastar; agotar a alguien
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to gradually destroy or damage something through persistent effort or pressurees: desgastar; debilitar
examples
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Constant criticism can wear down even the most confident person.
La crítica constante puede desgastar incluso a la persona más segura.
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The constant rain wore down the old bridge.
La lluvia constante desgastó el viejo puente.