Used to describe a process that slowly wears away someone's will or strength, like consistent pressure on a person's spirit.

Metaphoric Pressure

Often refers to emotional fatigue when facing persistent challenges or annoyances.

Emotional Drain

Suggests an aspect of difficulty; it implies that the person being 'ground down' is resisting or struggling.

Literal meaning involving the physical act of making something smaller or smoother.

Commonly used in cooking to describe the act of breaking down spices or food items.

Describes an action that takes time and effort, usually with repeated actions against a hard surface.