abrading
The word “abrading” has 3 syllables: a-bra-ding.
It's pronounced as /əˈbreɪdɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for abrading?
In the thesaurus, “abrading” has 9 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abrading along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abrading
- eroding
- fraying
- irritating
- roughened
- roughening
- rubbing
- scraping
- scratching
- wearing
Antonyms for abrading
- benign
- bland
- delicate
- gentle
- light
- mellow
- mild
- polishing
- smoothing
- soft
- softening
- soothing
- tender
Meanings of abrading
- 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
- The constant rubbing of the rough fabric was abrading the skin on his elbows.
- The sandpaper was effective at abrading the surface of the wood, preparing it for painting.
- The glacier moved slowly, gradually abrading the mountainside as it advanced.
- Years of exposure to wind and water had resulted in the rocks becoming smooth and abrading along the shoreline.
- The repetitive motion of the machine was slowly abrading the metal, creating a polished finish.
On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abrading, such as: benign, bland, delicate, eroding, fraying, gentle, irritating.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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