Synonyms of wore

wore

verb

past tense of wear

1

as in killed

to use up all the physical energy of

the job of running their own business wears them sometimes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• killed
• tired
• exhausted
• drained
• busted
• broke
• wearied
• harassed
• wore out
• wasted
• fatigued
• burned out
• knocked out
• washed out
• fagged
• did in
• tuckered (out)
• outwore
• weakened
• wore to a frazzle
• did up
• frazzled
• sapped
• debilitated
• enervated
• enfeebled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• activated
• strengthened
• energized
• rested
• relaxed
• invigorated
• rejuvenated
• vitalized
• unwound

2

as in eroded

to damage or diminish by continued friction

all that walking every day wore the soles of my shoes very quickly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eroded
• frayed
• rubbed
• ate
• chafed
• reduced
• shaved
• galled
• fretted
• erased
• abraded
• scraped
• rasped
• corraded
• filed
• sharpened
• frazzled
• scoured
• chewed
• gnawed
• grazed
• wore out
• scuffed
• sandpapered
• ground
• sandblasted
• disintegrated
• nibbled
• wiped (away)
• grated
• decomposed
• corroded
• rubbed out
• bit
• dissolved
• honed
• whetted
• broke up
• broke down

3

as in endured

British to put up with (something painful or difficult)

her marriage is so bad—I don't know how she wears it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endured
• tolerated
• stood
• took
• accepted
• handled
• sustained
• met
• swallowed
• absorbed
• went
• supported
• pocketed
• bore
• stood for
• hacked
• lumped (it)
• stomached
• abided
• stuck out
• countenanced
• suffered
• lived with
• brooked
• bode
• sweat out
• allowed
• toughed it out
• permitted
• acquiesced
• reconciled (to)
• agreed (with or to)
• submitted (to)
• capitulated
• yielded (to)
• respected
• consented (to)
• assented (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refused
• dismissed
• rejected
• declined
• opposed
• fought
• turned down
• repudiated
• resisted
• contested
• avoided
• escaped
• missed
• spurned
• evaded
• bypassed
• eluded
• combated
• dodged
• circumvented
• refrained (from)
• abstained (from)
• forbore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wore

Bacall wore the bracelet in her daily life, carrying with her that small memento of the film that marked the beginning of her relationship with Bogart. — Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026

Many friends wore vintage, some designed their own looks, and others even wore their own wedding dresses. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

The iconic singer wore a spiky-haired mask, dressing up as Puck from Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026

Fiebig wore an off-the-shoulder lace gown, and Shue wore a black suit without a tie, the photos showed. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

The boy said the experience wore him down mentally and emotionally. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Juliza Jimenez, 21, of Yorkville and her sister Juliana, 14, both underwent the lengthy spray body-painting process and wore the colorful costumes Sunday. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Ramaswamy wore what appeared to be a knock-off Ohio State jersey to the school’s home opener in August and took heat from Buckeyes fans in his X comments. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026

The two even wore jewelry and fake nails to really emulate PinkPantheress, 25, and Larsson, 28. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026