WEAR THIN Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the phrase wear thin. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase wear thin. (close relations)

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Definition of WEAR THIN


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	decline				verb, nounv, n
	noun • change toward something smaller or lower • a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • a downward slope or bend verb • grow worse • not accept as true • show unwillingness towards • grow smaller • go down • fall in value • inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
	decrease				verbv
	noun • a change downward • a process of becoming smaller or shorter • the amount by which something decreases • the act of decreasing or reducing something verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • make become smaller
	diminish				verbv
	verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
	dwindle				verbv
	verb • become smaller or lose substance
	erode				verbv
	verb • become ground down or deteriorate • remove soil or rock
	fade				verbv
	noun • a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer • gradually ceasing to be visible verb • become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly • lose freshness, vigor, or vitality • disappear gradually • become feeble
	lessen				verbv
	verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • make become smaller • wear off or die down
	wane				verbv
	noun • a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) verb • grow smaller • become smaller • decrease in phase
	weaken				verbv
	verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect
	thin out				verbv
	verb • make sparse • become sparser • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
	wear				verbv
	noun • impairment resulting from long use • a covering designed to be worn on a person's body • the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment verb • be dressed in • have on one's person • have in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality • deteriorate through use or stress • have or show an appearance of • last and be usable • go to pieces • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress • put clothing on one's body
	wear down				verbv
	verb • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress • deteriorate through use or stress
	wear off				verb, adverbv, adv
	verb • deteriorate through use or stress • diminish, as by friction
	wear out				verbv
	verb • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress • go to pieces • deteriorate through use or stress

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