wear down

Verb

Meaning

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

deteriorate through use or stress

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We wore ourselves out on this hike Source: Internet

The constant friction wore out the cloth Source: Internet

But by directly clashing with Israel’s nationalist ideology, these threats have only encouraged Israeli political leaders to further wear down Gaza’s Palestinian citizens through similar acts of attrition. Source: Internet

Around six years of age, the koala's chewing teeth begin to wear down and their chewing efficiency decreases. Source: Internet

Each relies on a grinding running attack to wear down opponents and control the ball and the clock. Source: Internet

All birds have to do this because feathers will eventually wear down. Source: Internet

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