wear down

language: ru

definitions

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

examples

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

    Постоянная критика может измотать даже самого уверенного человека.

  2. The constant rain wore down the old bridge.

    Постоянный дождь изнашивал старый мост.