TIRING Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word tiring. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for TIRING
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debilitative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • causing debilitation | ||||||||
draining | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a debilitating effect | ||||||||
enervating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • causing debilitation | ||||||||
exhausting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a debilitating effect • producing exhaustion | ||||||||
grueling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort | ||||||||
soporific | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a drug that induces sleep adjective satellite • sleep inducing • inducing mental lethargy | ||||||||
taxing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not easily borne; wearing | ||||||||
tiresome | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness | ||||||||
wearing | verbv | |||||||
noun • (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively • the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment adjective satellite • producing exhaustion | ||||||||
wearisome | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness | ||||||||
wearying | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • producing exhaustion | ||||||||
fatiguing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work • used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress • (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure to something • labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on) verb • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | ||||||||
fatigue | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work • used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress • (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure to something • labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on) verb • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | ||||||||
jade | nounn | |||||||
noun • a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite • a woman adulterer • a light green color varying from bluish green to yellowish green • an old or over-worked horse adjective satellite • of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green verb • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | ||||||||
weary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • physically and mentally fatigued verb • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody | ||||||||
bore | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who evokes boredom • a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) • diameter of a tube or gun barrel • a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes verb • cause to be bored • make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool | ||||||||
exhaust | verbv | |||||||
noun • gases ejected from an engine as waste products • system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged verb • wear out completely • use up (resources or materials) • deplete • use up the whole supply of • eliminate (a substance) | ||||||||
outwear | verbv | |||||||
verb • last longer than others • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | ||||||||
pall | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden numbing dread • burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped • hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) verb • become less interesting or attractive • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away • cover with a pall • cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing • cause to become flat • lose sparkle or bouquet • lose strength or effectiveness; become or appear boring, insipid, or tiresome (to) • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody | ||||||||
sap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant • a person who lacks good judgment • a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people verb • deplete • excavate the earth beneath | ||||||||