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To make demands, or prove to be testing on
“What used to happen to me was that work would wear me out physically and mentally.”
To damage, or cause to become damaged, through continued use
“She walked lightly over the cobblestones so as not to wear out her shoes.”
To use up one's supply of something
“This makes it possible for us to replenish the supply in the existing branches when they wear out the remaining copies they may have.”
To oppressively cause someone or something to do too much work
To deteriorate in condition, especially due to repeated exposure or use
To give pain, affliction, or vexation to
To irk or cause exasperation to
To strike or hit repeatedly
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