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abrasions

The word “abrasions” has 3 syllables: a-bra-sions

It's pronounced as /əˈbreɪʒənz/

What is synonym and antonym for abrasions?

In the thesaurus, “abrasions” has 17 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for abrasions

Meanings of abrasions

  • 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

  • After the fall, he had several minor abrasions on his knees and elbows.
  • The protective clothing shielded her from any potential abrasions during the intense activity.
  • The doctor cleaned and dressed the abrasions to prevent infection.
  • The rocky terrain posed a risk of abrasions to the climbers' hands and feet.
  • Proper safety measures can reduce the likelihood of sustaining abrasions in industrial settings.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms or another words to abrasions, such as: abrading, bedsores, bruises, chafe, chafing, erosion, galls.

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

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