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 2 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for abrasions along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abrasions
- bruises
- scrape
Meanings of abrasions
- 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
- 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 2 synonyms or another words to abrasions, such as: bruises, scrape.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.