wear down

US /wer daʊn/
UK /wer daʊn/
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1.

épuiser, user

to make someone feel tired and less able to deal with a situation

:
The constant negotiations began to wear him down.
Les négociations constantes ont commencé à l'épuiser.
The stress of the job is starting to wear her down.
Le stress du travail commence à l'épuiser.
2.

user, éroder

to make something gradually disappear or become thinner or weaker by continuous use or rubbing

:
The constant friction will eventually wear down the brake pads.
Le frottement constant finira par user les plaquettes de frein.
The river has worn down the rocks over centuries.
La rivière a usé les roches au fil des siècles.