outwear

• Verbe rare ou littéraire signifiant user par le frottement ou l'usage, épuiser, ou survivre à quelque chose en durée. Peut aussi exprimer l'idée de fatiguer ou d'endurer.

An archaic verb meaning to wear out, exhaust, or outlast; no longer in common modern usage.

1. Last longer thanC1formal

   To endure or remain functional for a longer period than something else.

   survivre à / durer plus longtemps que

   • This pair of boots will outwear any other brand I've tried.
   • The new synthetic material is designed to outwear natural fibers.
   • Her patience seemed to outwear everyone else's in the long debate.

   Synonymesoutlastoutlivesurvive

   Antonymeswear out

2. Exhaust or tire outC1formal

   To become completely exhausted or worn out due to prolonged use, stress, or strain.

   Épuiser, exténuer

   • The long journey outwore even the most energetic travelers.
   • Constant worry can outwear a person's mental strength.
   • He felt completely outworn after working double shifts all week.

   Synonymesdrainexhaustfatiguetaxtireweakenwear outweary

   Antonymesenergizeinvigoraterechargerefreshrevive