grind (down)

verb

Definition of grind (down)next
as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress the workers are being ground down by the long work hours which leave them little time for anything else

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grind (down)
  1. overwhelm
  2. overcome
  3. devastate
Verb
  • The shelves above it have a display of intriguing objects that don’t overwhelm the room; the mirror reflects daylight, but not at eye level which could be distracting.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This approach also allows businesses to adopt next-generation capabilities without overwhelming their existing infrastructure or processes as an organization, enticing your organization to continue with transformation along the way.
    Josh Ashby, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of overwhelm
Verb
  • However, the article notes this training will likely be easier for happy chasers because dogs who are angry or fearful bee-chasers have stronger emotions to overcome.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • To overcome this, build self-awareness and emotional intelligence internally first.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of overcome
Verb
  • While many athletes would be devastated, Ellis saw it as an opportunity to pursue his original dream: a career in entertainment.
    Eric Andersson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • DeMar DeRozan was devastated, especially after being told he would not be traded, and the five-time Grammy winner welcomed him into his home to talk for hours.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of devastate
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“Grind (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grind%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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