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