break sb's will

Examples (10)

• The harsh conditions threatened to break the prisoners' will.
• He tried to break her will with constant criticism, but she remained strong.
• The company's relentless pressure aimed to break the employees' will to resist.
• It's crucial not to let setbacks break your will to succeed.
• They believed that isolating him would eventually break his will.
• Despite all the challenges, they couldn't break the team's will.
• A true leader inspires, rather than trying to break the will of their followers.
• The interrogator's goal was to break the suspect's will and get a confession.
• She vowed that no amount of adversity would ever break her will.
• The oppressive regime sought to break the people's will for freedom.