ABRADE Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word abrade. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word abrade. (close relations)

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	chafe				verbv
	noun • soreness and warmth caused by friction • anger produced by some annoying irritation verb • become or make sore by or as if by rubbing • feel extreme irritation or anger • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading • cause friction • warm by rubbing, as with the hands
	grind				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious • the grade of particle fineness to which a substance is ground • hard monotonous routine work • the act of grinding to a powder or dust verb • press or grind with a crushing noise • make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together • work hard • dance by rotating the pelvis in an erotically suggestive way, often while in contact with one's partner such that the dancers' legs are interlaced • reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading • created by grinding • shape or form by grinding
	rub				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an unforeseen obstacle • the act of rubbing or wiping verb • move over something with pressure • cause friction • scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
	scrape				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a harsh noise made by scraping • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) • an indication of damage verb • scratch repeatedly • make by scraping • cut the surface of; wear away the surface of • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • gather (money or other resources) together over time • bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
	scratch				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • a depression scratched or carved into a surface • informal terms for money • a competitor who has withdrawn from competition • a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game • dry mash for poultry • a harsh noise made by scraping • poor handwriting • (golf) a handicap of zero strokes • an indication of damage verb • cause friction • cut the surface of; wear away the surface of • scrape or rub as if to relieve itching • postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled • remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line • gather (money or other resources) together over time • carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
	abrase				verbv
	verb • wear away
	corrade				verb, nounv, n
	verb • wear away
	scour				verbv
	noun • a place that is scoured (especially by running water) verb • examine minutely • clean with hard rubbing • rub hard or scrub • rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
	rub down				verb, nounv, n
	verb • wear away • manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
	rub off				verbv
	verb • wear away

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