desgastar — meaning in English

English meaning

• abrade verb To rub or wear off; erode.
• fray verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.

Senses

desgastar is used for these senses in English:

• abrade (transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
• wear down To cause (someone) physical or mental fatigue.
• wear out To cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use.

abrade — full definition

1. verb To rub or wear off; erode.
2. verb To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate.
3. verb To irritate by rubbing; chafe.
4. verb To cause the surface to become more rough.

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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