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scrape

verb

/skreɪp/

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

He scraped his knee while playing football.

scrape through

scratch, rub, graze, collect, scuff

polish, smooth, protect

scrape the surface, scrape together, scrape by, scrape off

to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.

to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy

to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment

To make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly, to accelerate a work o...

to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk