grind down

indénombrable · verbe irrégulier · transitif · phrasal, séparable

A phrasal verb meaning to wear something away by rubbing, or to oppress or exhaust someone through persistent pressure or hardship.

ruФразовый глагол, означающий стирать что-либо трением, или угнетать/изнурять кого-либо постоянным давлением или трудностями.esVerbo frasal que significa desgastar algo por fricción, o agotar/oprimir a alguien mediante presión constante o dificultades.frVerbe à particule signifiant réduire quelque chose en poudre ou en petites particules par frottement ou broyage, ou épuiser/opprimer quelqu'un par une pression constante ou des difficultés.dePhrasal verb, das bedeutet, etwas durch Reibung abzutragen oder jemanden durch ständigen Druck oder widrige Umstände zu zermürben.ptVerbo frasal que significa desgastar algo por atrito, ou oprimir e esgotar alguém com pressão ou dificuldades constantes.zh短语动词，指通过摩擦磨掉或磨碎某物，也指用持续的压力或困难折磨、消耗某人。arفعل مركّب يعني إزالة شيء أو تآكله بالحك أو الطحن، أو إنهاك شخص وإضعافه وإخضاعه بالضغط المستمر أو المشقة أو القسوة.

1. Reduce to small pieces formal

   To crush or rub something into very small pieces or powder.

   • The machine grinds down the grain into flour.
   • He used a pestle and mortar to grind down the spices.
   • The rocks were ground down by the constant flow of water.

   ruИзмельчатьesmoler hasta hacer polvofrRéduire en petites particulesdeZermahlenptTriturarzh磨碎arسَحْق

   Synonymes: comminutecrushgranulategratemillpoundpowder

2. Wear out or weaken informal

   To gradually make someone feel tired, weak, or less confident through continuous pressure or hardship.

   • The constant criticism began to grind down her spirit.
   • Long working hours can grind down even the most energetic employees.
   • The relentless pressure of the competition ground him down.

   ruИзнурятьesdesgastar o debilitarfrépuiserdeZermürbenptDesgastarzh消磨arالإنهاك

   Synonymes: beat downdemoralizedispiritdrainerodeexhaustfraysaptireweakenwear downwear out

   Antonymes: empowerencourageinspirestrengthen

• ground down past participle
• ground down past simple
• grinding down present participle
• grinds down third person singular

Verbe de base: grind