tires out

Drains of energy

To tire out is to exhaust completely, whether physically or mentally: The long hike tired us out.

You can tire out an opponent by wearing down their energy or patience.

The phrase emphasizes thoroughness—not just fatigued, but depleted: The kids finally tired themselves out and fell asleep.

Related

weakens · does in · overworks · wears down · grinds down · overexerts · runs into the ground · drains · run ragged · puts through the wringer · overwhelms · saps · overburdens · prostrates · knackers · stresses · overloads · frustrates

Opposites
energy depletion vs. restoration

tires outenergizes

Infuses with vigor

refreshes · revitalizes · rejuvenates · restores · reinvigorates

exhaustion vs. invigoration

tires outinvigorates

Fills with energy

enlivens · stimulates · animates · vitalizes · galvanizes

Family

tire, tires, tired, tiredness, tiring, tiresome, tiresomely, tirelessness, tireless

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G