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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 lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

To dislike intensely or hate.

to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom

to make something seem less important than it really is

to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

To make a choice or judgment about something.