Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

grind down

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.94 in modern English

Syllables: grind -down
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make something hard smaller and smoother by gradually rubbing off tiny bits; to wear down by grinding action.

Transitive verb

verb

To weaken someone's morale over a long period.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"The old dog's teeth had been ground down by constant use."
"Djokovic broke twice in each of the opening two sets, dismantling 6ft 8in Anderson's service game and grinding him down in the rallies."
"I'm living in a world where I don't really fit Every day walking through the same old shit I'm gonna get my gun, gonna get prepared I'm not impressed and I'm not scared Don't let the bastards grind you down! Don't let them grind you down! Don't let the bastards grind you down! Don't let them grind you down!"

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

grinds down (present, singular) grinding down (participle, present) ground down (participle, past) ground down (past)

Phrases

noli illegitimi carborundum

Frequently Paired Words

noli illegitimi carborundum

Synonyms

tyrannize tyrannise

Questions

What does grind down mean?: To make something hard smaller and smoother by gradually rubbing off tiny bits; to wear down by grinding action.

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