Word Type

Verb

The word "abrade" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

abradable abradant abrader abradingly microabrade reabrade unabraded

Derived From

abradable abrasive

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

rub wear away wear off

Manner Of

wear away

Related Terms

abrasion chafe erode irritate rub off wear off

Synonym Network

rub off scour

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