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- See:
- wear
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| definition 1: |
to cause to gradually break down or erode due to friction, exposure, or use,
Walking on gravel every day wore down my shoes quickly.The waves crashed against the rocks and wore them down. |
| definition 2: |
to gradually break down the resistance of (someone).
After weeks of trying to persuade him, she finally wore him down. |
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