wear off
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(verb) deteriorate through use or stress; "The constant friction wore out the cloth" |
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Synonyms: wear, wear out, wear thin |
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Related Words: ablate, degenerate, deteriorate, scuff |
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(verb) diminish, as by friction; "Erosion wore away the surface" |
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Synonyms: wear away |
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Related Words: abrade, abrase, corrade, remove, rub down, rub off, take, take away |
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