wear away

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar a redução, o desgaste ou o enfraquecimento gradual de algo devido ao uso constante, ao atrito ou à passagem do tempo.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the gradual process of being reduced, eroded, or diminished through continuous use, friction, or time.

incontável · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparável

1. Gradual erosionformal

   To gradually become thinner, weaker, or disappear due to continuous use or friction.

   Desgastar-se

   • The constant wind and rain wore away the ancient stone carvings.
   • The tread on the tires had worn away after years of driving.
   • The inscription on the ring had worn away over time.

   Sinônimosabradecorrodedeterioratediminisherodefraygrind downwear down

   Antônimosaccumulatebuildcoatdeposit

2. Diminish or fadeformal

   To gradually reduce or destroy something, such as patience, resistance, or strength.

   Desgastar

   • The constant criticism wore away his confidence.
   • Her patience was worn away by the endless delays.
   • The repetitive tasks wore away at his enthusiasm.

   Sinônimosabradeconsumediminishdwindleeat awayerodefadeunderminewaneweaken

   Antônimosreinforcerestorestrengthen

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