Synonyms of wear and tear

wear and tear

noun

as in wear

the result of long and hard use

my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wear
• corrosion
• fatigue
• erosion
• decomposition
• deterioration
• disintegration
• abrasion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repair
• fixing
• reconstruction
• renovation
• rebuilding
• reconditioning
• patching
• mending
• revamping

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of wear and tear

Many of those citations could land in low-income, high minority neighborhoods with the fewest resources to pay them, and in a city as old as St. Paul, many homes have some visible wear and tear. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2024

They can be caused by everyday wear and tear, a single traumatic blow, or develop gradually over time due to repetitive overhead motions. —Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024

Spondylolisthesis is usually seen in people over 50, a symptom of natural wear and tear from aging. —Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024

Toiletry bags, depending on the quality and how often they are used, may need frequent replacing from wear and tear. —Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024