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ground down

UK
/ɡraʊnd daʊn/
US
/ɡraʊnd daʊn/

Translations

grind downverb

ground down

Past Simple

ground down
Past Simple
ground down
Past Participle
grinding down
Gerund
UK
/ɡraɪnd daʊn/
US
/ɡraɪnd daʊn/
épuiserAu sens figuré, en parlant d'une pression ou d'une contrainte qui use progressivement quelqu'un.
The relentless pressure of the job began to grind him down over the years.
La pression incessante du travail a commencé à l'épuiser au fil des années.
userAu sens matériel, sous l'effet du frottement ou de l'érosion.
The constant movement of the waves will eventually grind down the rocks on the shore.
Le mouvement constant des vagues finira par user les rochers du rivage.
Additional translations
minerAu sens figuré, registre courant.
Synonyms
reduce
erode
abrade
shred
diminish
deplete
wear down

Definitions

grind downverb
To wear something away by friction or erosion.
The constant movement of the waves will eventually grind down the rocks on the shore.
To weaken or destroy someone gradually.
The relentless pressure of the job began to grind him down over the years.
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