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abrasion

The word “abrasion” has 3 syllables: a-bra-sion

It's pronounced as /əˈbreɪʒən/

What is synonym and antonym for abrasion?

In the thesaurus, “abrasion” has 16 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for abrasion along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abrasion

Meanings of abrasion

  • noun
    1. The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction.
    2. The substance thus rubbed off; debris.
    3. The effect of mechanical erosion of rock, especially a river bed, by rock fragments scratching and scraping it.
    4. An abraded, scraped, or worn area.
    5. A superficial wound caused by scraping; an area of skin where the cells on the surface have been scraped or worn away.
    6. The wearing away of the surface of the tooth by chewing.

Example Sentences

  • The hiker suffered a minor abrasion after stumbling on the rocky terrain.
  • Wearing protective gear can prevent abrasions during sports activities.
  • The car's paint showed signs of abrasion due to years of exposure to harsh weather.
  • The surgeon treated the patient's skin abrasion with antiseptic and a bandage.
  • The car's paint showed signs of wear and abrasion due to exposure to harsh weather conditions.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms or another words to abrasion, such as: abrading, bedsore, bruise, chafing, erosion, gall, grating.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

kneading

weakening

wear

scrape

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