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
- abrading
- bedsore
- bruise
- chafing
- erosion
- gall
- grating
- graze
- injury
- lesion
- rubbing
- scrape
- scratch
- scratching
- scuff
- scuffing
Meanings of abrasion
- noun
- The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction.
- The substance thus rubbed off; debris.
- The effect of mechanical erosion of rock, especially a river bed, by rock fragments scratching and scraping it.
- An abraded, scraped, or worn area.
- A superficial wound caused by scraping; an area of skin where the cells on the surface have been scraped or worn away.
- 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.
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- write-down
- yielding