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abrade

verb

/əˈbreɪd/

Meaning

to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion

The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.

scrape, rub, wear, chafe, erode

smooth, polish

abrade the skin, abrade surface, easily abrade

to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed

To scold or rebuke someone mildly.

to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect

to reduce in value over time

to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.