wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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However, consistent, long-term stress can wear down your immune system, exposing you to inflammation and suppressing your body's response to infections.2
UTIs occur when the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, is infected.
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Brittany Dube, Health, 13 May 2025
She’s dedicated her life to helping other people, and she is worn down, to say the very least.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 12 May 2025
The facility’s location matters and stands to systematically demoralize and wear down Newark, itself a sanctuary city whose mayor and local government have historically protected and celebrated immigrants.
—Annell López, Time, 12 May 2025
The Kings simply wore down, especially on the blue line.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
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Brittany Dube, Health, 13 May 2025
She’s dedicated her life to helping other people, and she is worn down, to say the very least.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 12 May 2025
The facility’s location matters and stands to systematically demoralize and wear down Newark, itself a sanctuary city whose mayor and local government have historically protected and celebrated immigrants.
—Annell López, Time, 12 May 2025
The Kings simply wore down, especially on the blue line.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for wear down
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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