141 entries under verb topic. ×

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rub(decline, diminish, decrease, use)
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wear(smooth, clean, spread, use)
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chafe(decline, diminish, decrease, use)
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frazzle(noun, break, cut, tear)
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fret(smooth, clean, spread, stroke)
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ravel(noun, wear, shred, apart)
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scratch(break, cut, separate, crack)
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shred(break, cut, separate, crack)
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tatter(noun, tear, wear, shred)
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erode(decline, diminish, decrease, use)
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unravel(wear, shred, apart, ravel)
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gall(decline, diminish, decrease, use)
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rip(cut, split, divide, tear)
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tear(split, divide, wear, shred)
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wear away(expression, phrasal verb, rub, grind)
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wear down(expression, phrasal verb, smooth, clean)
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wear out(expression, phrasal verb, decline, diminish)
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abrade(decline, smooth, diminish, decrease)
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brush(noun, action, fight, dispute)
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become ragged(expression, wear, shred, apart)
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