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To be inspiring boredom
“As was his wont, Medved tried primarily to wear down his opponent with continuous attacks.”
Present participle for to deteriorate in condition, especially due to repeated exposure or use
“Over time the chemicals in the smoke will wear down the walls, and eventually, the walls will collapse and break.”
Present participle for to gradually exhaust or drain away
“The foreigners arrive and slowly wear down the patience of the locals with their lack of self-control and obliviousness to the local customs.”
Present participle for to decrease or reduce in strength or intensity
Present participle for to rapidly or forcefully penetrate or break through
Present participle for to wear away gradually
Present participle for to defeat or overcome
Present participle for to degenerate or weaken the strength or vitality of
Present participle for to smooth by rubbing or applying friction
Present participle for to convince, or cause to believe, through reason or argument
An act or state of abrading or wearing down a surface by rubbing or grinding
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure
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