wear down

language: pt

definitions

  1. to gradually reduce the strength, effectiveness, or resistance of something or someone through continuous use or pressure
    pt: desgastar; esgotar alguém
  2. to gradually destroy or damage something through persistent effort or pressure
    pt: desgastar; enfraquecer

examples

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

    A crítica constante pode desgastar até mesmo a pessoa mais confiante.

  2. The constant rain wore down the old bridge.

    A chuva constante desgastou a ponte antiga.