grinding [grahynd]
Main Entry:
grind [grahynd]
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: crush, pulverize
Synonyms: abrade, atomize, attenuate, beat, bray, chop up, comminute, crumble, crumple, disintegrate, file, granulate, grate, kibble, levigate, mill, pestle, pound, powder, pulverize, rasp, reduce, roll out, scrape, shiver, triturate
Main Entry: grind
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: oppress
Synonyms: afflict, annoy, harass, hold down, hound, persecute, plague, trouble, tyrannize, vex
Antonyms: free, liberate
Main Entry: grinding
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: abrasive
Synonyms: bone-crushing, crumbling, crunching, crushing, disintegrating, eroding, granulating, grating, milling, powdering, pulverizing, rubbing, scraping, shivering, smashing
Main Entry: abrasive
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: scraping or wearing
Synonyms: cutting, erosive, grinding, polishing, rough, scratching, scratchy, scuffing, sharpening, smoothing
Antonyms: smooth, soft
Main Entry: adjust
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: mechanically alter, especially to
Synonyms: align, balance, bring into line, calibrate, connect, correct, fine-tune, fit, fix, focus, grind, improve, improve accommodate, mend, overhaul, polish, put in working order, readjust, rectify, regulate, renovate, repair, service, set, sharpen, square, tighten, troubleshoot, tune up
Antonyms: derange, disarrange, unsuit
Main Entry: apply
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: work hard
Synonyms: address, be diligent, be industrious, bear down, bend, buckle down, commit, concentrate, dedicate, devote, dig, direct, give, give all one's got, give best shot, give old college try, grind, hammer away, hit the ball, hustle*, knuckle down, make effort, peg away, persevere, plug*, pour it on, pull out all stops, scratch, study, sweat*, throw, try, turn
Main Entry: assiduous
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: hard-working
Synonyms: active, attentive, busy, constant, diligent, eager beaver, exacting, grinding, indefatigable, industrious, laborious, persevering, plugging, scrupulous, sedulous, steady, studious, unflagging, untiring, whiz, zealous
Antonyms: lazy, neglectful, negligent
Main Entry: attrition
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: wearing down or away
Synonyms: abrasion, attenuation, debilitation, depreciation, disintegration, erosion, grinding, rubbing, thinning, weakening, wear
Antonyms: building, strengthening
Main Entry: clash
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: hit with a loud noise
Synonyms: bang, bump, clang, clank, clatter, collide, crash, grate, grind, jangle, jar, jolt, prang, rattle, scrap, scrimmage, shock, smash, wallop
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