wear down

Definitions

1. 1

   To cause (someone) physical or mental fatigue.

   • The eight hour shift in the mine began to wear Tim down after a few months.
   • (sports) To make the opponent tired after using a strategy while conserving own energy to attack later.
   • He tried to wear down the bowlers before lunch so he could attack the bowlers after lunch.
2. 2

   To eventually persuade or defeat (someone) through persistent effort.

   • At first she refused to buy the kids sweets, but eventually they wore her down.
   • Congratulations, you got your shot in You wore me down
3. 3

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wear, down.

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