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grind down
Verb
transitive
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
（他動詞）物を徐々に削り、小さく平滑にすること。 / （慣用的表現, 他動詞）長期間にわたって、誰かの士気や精神力を弱めること。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
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(transitive) To make something hard smaller and smoother by gradually rubbing off tiny bits, to wear down. / (idiomatic, transitive) To weaken someone's morale over a long period.
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grind down
She used sandpaper to grind down the splintered surface until it was smooth.
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She used sandpaper to grind down the splintered surface until it was smooth.
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