Causing physical fatigue and exhaustion
“He collapsed on the couch after a tiring day at work.”
Causing weariness through being boring or monotonous
“After her long and tiring speech, which, I'm sure, nobody actually listened to, she handed out our syllabuses and assignments for this term.”
Undergoing decline or deterioration
To be inspiring boredom
Present participle for to cause to become tired, weary or fatigued
“Any extra weight that is being carried by the horses will eventually tire them.”
Present participle for to weaken or lose strength, or to cause this
“My mind grew weary and my body began to tire until I could no longer fight.”
Present participle for to exhaust the patience or interest of
“Sweeping seemed an impossible task since there would always be more dirt, and the priest did eventually tire of his chore.”
Present participle for to become, or cause to become, annoyed or irritated
“Your continual complaining is starting to tire me.”
Present participle for to be, or cause to be, distressed or disheartened
“The constant demands from his boss would eventually tire him to the point of a mental breakdown.”
Present participle for to (excessively) exert for a particular task, purpose or goal
Present participle for to give pain, affliction, or vexation to
Present participle for to become less appealing or interesting through familiarity
Present participle for to grow tired or weary of (something)
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