Synonyms of tires

tires

verb

present tense third-person singular of tire

1

as in weakens

to diminish the physical strength of

I don't want our walk to tire you too much

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weakens
• exhausts
• softens
• wastes
• hurts
• saps
• injures
• damages
• enfeebles
• debilitates
• enervates
• devitalizes
• prostrates
• paralyzes
• etiolates
• depletes
• hamstrings
• depresses
• grinds (down)
• cripples
• harms
• impairs
• disables
• incapacitates
• washes out
• lays up
• wears out
• wears down
• impoverishes
• invalids
• breaks down
• unmans

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strengthens
• recruits
• fortifies
• energizes
• seasons
• invigorates
• rejuvenates
• beefs (up)
• hardens
• vitalizes
• toughens

2

as in bores

to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous

this long dry lecture will tire the audience if you don't insert some jokes into it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bores
• exhausts
• drains
• wearies
• wears
• jades
• puts to sleep
• palls
• fatigues
• burns out
• discourages
• wears out
• enfeebles
• enervates
• fags
• debilitates
• washes out
• disables
• dispirits
• disheartens
• tuckers (out)
• dejects
• demoralizes
• does in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grips
• interests
• absorbs
• engages
• activates
• stimulates
• intrigues
• energizes
• animates
• excites
• fascinates
• enlivens
• engrosses
• strengthens
• invigorates
• amuses
• charms
• attracts
• busies
• entertains
• vitalizes
• galvanizes
• occupies
• enchants
• enthralls
• involves
• captivates
• monopolizes
• rallies
• beguiles
• preoccupies
• stirs
• hypnotizes
• rouses
• bewitches
• mesmerizes
• allures
• immerses
• busies
• pumps up

3

as in exhausts

to use up all the physical energy of

this pentathlon will tire all but the hardiest athletes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exhausts
• wears
• kills
• drains
• busts
• fatigues
• wearies
• outwears
• wastes
• burns out
• knocks out
• washes out
• breaks
• wears out
• harasses
• fags
• frazzles
• does in
• wears to a frazzle
• tuckers (out)
• saps
• does up
• weakens
• enfeebles
• debilitates
• enervates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• activates
• energizes
• strengthens
• rests
• vitalizes
• invigorates
• rejuvenates
• relaxes
• unwinds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tires

While the concept has always had Fox shocks, it was first seen with Maxxis rubber, and subsequently with Schwalbe Tacky Chan downhill tires on DT Swiss wheels last year. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Kenner said Thuja will only truly rest after a long session of training or searching, which tires out not only her body but also her brain. — Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026

Additional motorsport-style heave dampers act to suppress squat and dive, giving the bespoke Pirelli Trofeo R tires a fighting chance of relaying 1,257 ft lbs of torque to the road. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025