ABRASE Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word abrase. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word abrase. (close relations)

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abrader abrasion abrasive abrasively


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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
	polish				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
	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
	wear				verbv
	noun • impairment resulting from long use • a covering designed to be worn on a person's body • the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment verb • be dressed in • have on one's person • have in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality • deteriorate through use or stress • have or show an appearance of • last and be usable • go to pieces • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress • put clothing on one's body
	abrade				verbv
	verb • wear away • rub hard or scrub
	corrade				verb, nounv, n
	verb • wear away
	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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