wear down

language: fr

definitions

  1. to gradually reduce the strength, effectiveness, or resistance of something or someone through continuous use or pressure
    fr: usurer; épuiser quelqu'un
  2. to gradually destroy or damage something through persistent effort or pressure
    fr: user; affaiblir

examples

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

    Les critiques constantes peuvent user même la personne la plus confiante.

  2. The constant rain wore down the old bridge.

    La pluie constante a usé le vieux pont.