To weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure.
1. User.
2. Ronger.
1. Abîmer. User ses chaussures.
2. Épuiser. User sa santé.
3. Consommer. User beaucoup de gaz.
4. (Littéraire) (de) Utiliser. User de son autorité.
1. After a piece of paper or cloth has been torn into many small piece, it is ripped up.
2. When people wear you down, they gradually persuade you, through persistent pressure, to change your mind about a decision.