tire
1 of 4verb (1)
ˈtī(-ə)r 
tired; tiring
intransitive verb
: to become weary
transitive verb
1
: to exhaust or greatly decrease the physical strength of : fatigue
2
: to wear out the patience of : bore
tire
2 of 4noun (1)
often attributive
1
: a rubber cushion that fits around a wheel (as of an automobile) and usually contains compressed air
2
: a metal hoop forming the tread of a wheel
tire
3 of 4noun (2)
1
obsolete : attire
2
archaic : a woman's headband or hair ornament
tire
4 of 4verb (2)
tired; tiring
transitive verb
1
obsolete : attire
2
archaic : to adorn (the hair) with an ornament
Synonyms
Verb (1)
- debilitate
- devitalize
- enervate
- enfeeble
- etiolate
- prostrate
- sap
- soften
- waste
- weaken
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Word History
Etymology
Verb (1)
Middle English tyren, from Old English tēorian, tȳrian
Noun (1)
Middle English, probably from tire entry 3
Noun (2)
Middle English, short for attire
First Known Use
Verb (1)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Noun (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Noun (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing tire
Kids Definition
tire 1 of 2
verb
ˈtīr
tired; tiring
1
: to make or become weary
2
: to lose or cause to lose patience or attention : bore They quickly tired of the game.
tire
2 of 2noun
: a rubber cushion that usually contains compressed air and fits around a wheel (as of an automobile)
Medical Definition
tire
verb
ˈtī(ə)r
tired; tiring
intransitive verb
: to become weary
transitive verb
: to exhaust or greatly decrease the physical strength of : fatigue
tires
verb
1
as in exhausts
to diminish the physical strength of I don't want our walk to tire you too much Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- exhausts
- wastes
- weakens
- softens
- saps
- damages
- hurts
- devitalizes
- enfeebles
- injures
- debilitates
- enervates
- etiolates
- prostrates
- hamstrings
- paralyzes
- depletes
- harms
- cripples
- depresses
- impairs
- washes out
- disables
- wears down
- incapacitates
- lays up
- unmans
- invalids
- wears out
- grinds (down)
- impoverishes
- breaks down
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- seasons
- energizes
- strengthens
- recruits
- fortifies
- vitalizes
- invigorates
- rejuvenates
- beefs (up)
- hardens
- toughens
2
as in bores
to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous this long dry lecture will tire the audience if you don't insert some jokes into it Synonyms & Similar Words
- bores
- exhausts
- drains
- jades
- wearies
- wears
- fatigues
- palls
- puts to sleep
- burns out
- wears out
- discourages
- fags
- dispirits
- dejects
- enfeebles
- enervates
- debilitates
- washes out
- disables
- tuckers (out)
- disheartens
- demoralizes
- does in
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- grips
- interests
- absorbs
- engages
- intrigues
- energizes
- activates
- stimulates
- busies
- animates
- engrosses
- vitalizes
- excites
- fascinates
- invigorates
- galvanizes
- strengthens
- amuses
- enthralls
- charms
- attracts
- enchants
- enthrals
- occupies
- captivates
- entertains
- involves
- hypnotizes
- monopolizes
- rallies
- beguiles
- enlivens
- preoccupies
- bewitches
- mesmerizes
- allures
- busies
- stirs
- rouses
- immerses
- pumps up
3
as in wears
to use up all the physical energy of this pentathlon will tire all but the hardiest athletes Synonyms & Similar Words
- exhausts
- wears
- drains
- kills
- wastes
- fatigues
- wearies
- outwears
- burns out
- busts
- knocks out
- breaks
- washes out
- fags
- wears out
- harasses
- frazzles
- wears to a frazzle
- does in
- saps
- weakens
- tuckers (out)
- does up
- enfeebles
- debilitates
- enervates
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- energizes
- activates
- strengthens
- vitalizes
- rests
- rejuvenates
- invigorates
- relaxes
- unwinds