Grind down
Grind down verb - To subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress.
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Subdue and grind down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Grind down".
Subdue
Subdue verb - To achieve a victory over.
Grind down and subdue are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grind down" instead a verb "Subdue".
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