What is another word for grinded down?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈa͡ɪndɪd dˈa͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Grinded down is an arguably informal term that means to reduce something to the smallest possible size through a repetitive process of friction and pressure. There are a few synonyms for this term, including "worn away," "eroded," "diminished," "whittled down," and "ground down." Worn away implies gradual destruction due to constant use or exposure, while eroded suggests the effects of water or other elements slowly washing away a surface. Diminished suggests a decrease in size or amount over time, while whittled down implies a more deliberate, perhaps artisanal, reduction in size or carving away of excess material. Ground down suggests a more mechanical process, such as grinding grain or sharpening metal.
