English / phrasal verb
Wear down
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To weaken someone's stamina or resistance over time through continuous effort, fatigue, or stress.
In context
01
Lengthy daily transfers between suburban train lines and urban ferries can quickly wear down commuters.
02
Constant delays and crowded coaches began to wear down the patience of regular transit riders.
Synonyms
Exhaust,Fatigue,Drain
Antonyms
Energize,Reinvigorate,Refresh
Collocations
Wear down commuters,Wear down patience,Wear down stamina