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grind down

The correct spelling is grind down.

How to pronounce grind down

verb

Say it like: Gri-nd -dow-n

The correct spelling is grind down. To make something hard smaller and smoother by gradually rubbing off tiny bits, to wear down. For example: "The old dog's teeth had been ground down by constant use."

Usage Examples

The old dog's teeth had been ground down by constant use.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make something hard smaller and smoother by gradually rubbing off tiny bits, to wear down.
  2. 2.To weaken someone's morale over a long period.

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