wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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Having appeared in more than 70 movies, he was worn down and ready to quit, especially after a doctor cautioned him about stressing his heart.
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Her sleek, silver-blond hair was styled with a middle part and worn down in soft, flowing waves.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
Whether using a regular mop and bucket, spray mop, or a spin mop, too much mopping can wear down the seal on your floors or oversaturate them with water.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Ukraine has struggled on the battlefield as nearly three years of fighting has worn down weapons stocks and depleted its ranks.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan and Ellen Francis The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Her sleek, silver-blond hair was styled with a middle part and worn down in soft, flowing waves.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
Whether using a regular mop and bucket, spray mop, or a spin mop, too much mopping can wear down the seal on your floors or oversaturate them with water.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Ukraine has struggled on the battlefield as nearly three years of fighting has worn down weapons stocks and depleted its ranks.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan and Ellen Francis The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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