Wear down (5)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">wear down</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for abrade that I've seen before include "Day breaks? > Start as before" , "A beard (anag.)" , "Shave" , "Scratch" , "Rub off or scrape away" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">wear down</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(to erode is to wear down or decay)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for erode that I've seen before include "go to pieces!" , "Grind down" , "Gradually wear away" , "Gradually destroy" , "'Deteriorate, wear away (5)'" .)
(Other definitions for degrade that I've seen before include "Break down; debase" , "Cheapen, bring disgrace on" , "Deprive of dignity" , "Decompose chemically" , "Break down, deteriorate" .)
(Other definitions for corrode that I've seen before include "Cause to rust" , "Eat away, rust" , "Oxidize" , "Gradually weaken (metal)" , "Growth in hazel buds" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">wear down</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for tire that I've seen before include "Become exhausted" , "Wear out" , "Grow weary of rite" , "Fatigue" , "Feel in need of rest" .)