wear on

verb

wore on; worn on; wearing on; wears on

transitive verb

: irritate, fray

the constant beeping wore on my nerves

Examples of wear on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The strict social codes can eventually wear on a society battling yearslong jihadi and rebel violence, analysts say. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Touring America is incredibly wearing on the body, especially for the singer. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

As talks wore on this week, the government of Carney faced some pushback from premiers of Canada’s provinces back home. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for wear on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon