anarchist, syndicalist, nihilist - an advocate of anarchism

comedienne - a female comedian

vaudevillian - a performer who works in vaudeville

sewer - someone who sews; "a sewer of fine gowns"

yoke - fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment

fag out, wear down, wear out, wear upon, weary, tire out, fatigue, jade, outwear, tire, fag, wear - exhaust or tire through overuse or great strain or stress; "We wore ourselves out on this hike"

frazzle - exhaust physically or emotionally; "She was frazzled after the visit of her in-laws"

play - exhaust by allowing to pull on the line; "play a hooked fish"

kill - tire out completely; "The daily stress of her work is killing her"