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Abrade Economise Crossword Clue

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99%6Exact Match!
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

31%6Abrade or rasp
verb

• wear away

31%7 to abrade or wear down by friction
verb

• wear away

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