Wear Down

Synonyms of wear down

• deplete
• exhaust
• erode

Antonyms of wear down

• renew
• revitalize
• strengthen

Collocations of wear down

patience

Frequency: 70 %

It takes a lot of patience to wear down his stubbornness.

resolve

Frequency: 60 %

Her resolve to succeed never wore down, no matter the obstacles.

opposition

Frequency: 50 %

The constant opposition from his colleagues wore down his enthusiasm for the project.

resistance

Frequency: 45 %

The constant resistance from the employees wore down the manager's patience.

energy

Frequency: 40 %

The long hours of work slowly wore down his energy levels.

Idiomatic Expressions for wear down

• Phrase: wear someone down
  Meaning: to make someone tired or weak by making them do something repeatedly or for a long time
  Usage: The negotiator tried to wear down the opposition by refusing to give in.