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wear down

/wɛr daʊn/ /weə daʊn/
phrasal verb
  1. 1 yıpratmak, aşındırmak
  2. 2 bezdirmek, yıldırmak

Definition (English)

  1. To make something weaker or damaged through use or pressure.
  2. To make someone feel tired and lose determination.

Example Sentences

  1. The rocks were worn down by the sea.
    Kayalar denizle aşınmıştı.
  2. Years of walking had worn down the old stone steps.
    Yıllarca üzerinde yürünmesi eski taş basamakları aşındırmıştı.
  3. The constant criticism began to wear him down.
    Sürekli eleştiri onu yıldırmaya başladı.
  4. She wore down the opposition with her arguments.
    Argümanlarıyla muhalefeti bezdirdi.

Synonyms

erodewear awaygrind down

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