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worn down

UK
/wɔːn daʊn/
US
/wɔrn daʊn/

Translations

wear downverb

worn down

Past Participle

wore down
Past Simple
worn down
Past Participle
wearing down
Gerund
UK
/wɛə daʊn/
US
/wɛr daʊn/
épuiserSe dit d’une personne ou d’un groupe soumis à une pression répétée.
The long negotiations were designed to wear down the opposition.
Les longues négociations visaient à épuiser l’opposition.
userSe dit surtout d’un objet soumis à l’usage ou au frottement.
The constant friction from the road began to wear down the tires.
Le frottement constant de la route a commencé à user les pneus.
Additional translations
éroderSurtout dans un sens concret ou technique, avec l’idée d’une usure progressive.
Synonyms
diminish
drain
deplete
erode
weaken
fatigue
exhaust

Definitions

wear downverb
To gradually erode or diminish something through continuous use or pressure.
The constant friction from the road began to wear down the tires.
To cause someone to become tired or less determined by persistent effort or pressure.
The long negotiations were designed to wear down the opposition.
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