become threadbare

erode frazzle unravel wear away

chafe fret ravel rip rub tatter tear wear

become ragged wear thin

please sew

rub

abrade chafe consume crumble decay decline decrease deteriorate diminish drain dwindle erode exhaust fade fatigue fray gall graze grind impair jade overuse overwork scrape scuff shrink tax tire waste weary weather

be worthless become worn cut down go to seed scrape off use up wash away wear out wear thin

activate build construct develop energize enlarge enliven expand extend grow improve increase invigorate make happy refresh save strengthen

cheer delight disrobe freshen please rebuild refuse reject take off