Grind down
Grind down verb - To subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress.
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Thwart and grind down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thwart" instead a verb "Grind down".
Thwart
Thwart verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.
Grind down and thwart are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grind down" instead a verb "Thwart".
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