wear out

The phrase “wear out” has 2 syllables: wear out

It's pronounced as /ˈwɛr aʊt/


What is synonym and antonym for wear out?

In the thesaurus, “wear out” has 25 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wear out along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for wear out

Antonyms for wear out

  • activate
  • energize
  • invigorate
  • rejuvenate
  • relax
  • rest
  • strengthen
  • unwind
  • vitalize

Meanings of wear out

  • verb
    1. To cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use.
    2. To deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain.
    3. To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion.
    4. To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion.
    5. Of apparel, to display in public.
    6. Of a shirt, to not tuck into the pants; to wear in a casual manner.
    7. To punish by spanking.

Example Sentences

  • Frequent washing will quickly wear out delicate fabrics.
  • Long hours of use began to wear out the old engine.
  • Don’t wear out your welcome by staying too long.
  • Heavy footsteps can wear out even the sturdiest carpet.
  • Stress and overwork can easily wear out the strongest person.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wear out, such as: activate, break, burn out, bust, debilitate, do in, do up.

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