wear down

language: id

definitions

  1. to gradually reduce the strength, effectiveness, or resistance of something or someone through continuous use or pressure
    id: mengauskan; melelahkan seseorang
  2. to gradually destroy or damage something through persistent effort or pressure
    id: mengauskan; melemahkan

examples

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

    Kritik yang terus-menerus dapat mengauskan bahkan orang yang paling percaya diri.

  2. The constant rain wore down the old bridge.

    Hujan yang terus-menerus mengauskan jembatan tua.