abrades
The word “abrades” has 2 syllables: a-brades
It's pronounced as /əˈbreɪdz/
What is synonym and antonym for abrades?
In the thesaurus, “abrades” has 53 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abrades along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abrades
- barks
- bites
- breaks down
- breaks up
- bruises
- burns
- chafes
- chews
- claws
- contuses
- corrades
- corrodes
- cuts
- decomposes
- disintegrates
- dissolves
- eats
- enflames
- erases
- erodes
- excoriates
- files
- flays
- frays
- frazzles
- frets
- galls
- gnaws
- grates
- grazes
- grinds
- hones
- inflames
- irritates
- lacerates
- nibbles
- peels
- rasps
- reduces
- rubs
- rubs out
- sandblasts
- sandpapers
- scours
- scrapes
- scratches
- scuffs
- sharpens
- shaves
- skins
- wears
- wears out
- whets
Antonyms for abrades
- polishes
- smoothes
- smooths
- softens
- waxes
Meanings of abrades
- verb
- To rub or wear off; erode.
- To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate.
- To irritate by rubbing; chafe.
- To cause the surface to become more rough.
- To undergo abrasion.
- To wrench (something) out.
- To wake up.
- To spring, start, make a sudden movement.
- To shout out.
- To rise in the stomach with nausea.
Example Sentences
- Be cautious when cleaning the delicate surface, as abrasive materials can abrades the finish.
- The constant friction from rough fabric can easily abrades the skin.
- It's essential to use a gentle sponge to clean the sensitive areas to avoid abrades.
- Over time, harsh weather conditions can gradually abrades the exterior of buildings.
- When polishing your car, choose a soft cloth to prevent scratches that might abrades the paint.
On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abrades, such as: barks, bites, breaks down, breaks up, bruises, burns, chafes.
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