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wear down

/wɛə daʊn/

/wɛr daʊn/

Translations

wear downverb

wore down

Past Simple

worn down

Past Participle

wearing down

Gerund

/wɛə daʊn/

/wɛr daʊn/

The long negotiations began to wear down the participants.

Длительные переговоры начали изматывать участников.

The constant friction will wear down the material over time.

Постоянное трение со временем изнашивает материал.

Additional translations

Synonyms

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.