zermürben — meaning in English

English meaning

• fatigue noun Extreme tiredness, whether physical or mental, from exertion or lack of rest.
• fray verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.

Senses

zermürben is used for these senses in English:

• fatigue (transitive) To tire or make weary by physical or mental exertion.

fatigue — full definition

1. noun Extreme tiredness, whether physical or mental, from exertion or lack of rest.
2. verb To make someone very tired through effort or exertion.
3. noun (engineering) The weakening of a material caused by repeated stress over time.

fray — full definition

1. verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
2. verb Of nerves, patience, or relationships: to become worn down and strained.
3. noun A fight, argument, or heated confrontation, especially one someone is drawn into.

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