verb
abrade
Abrade (verb) means to wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
verb
1
To wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
2
To tire someone out or wear down their patience.
3
To make sore by rubbing against it repeatedly.
4
To make a surface rougher by scraping or scratching it.
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Etymology
Abrade comes from Latin abrādō (“scrape off”), made up of ab (“from, away from”) and rādō (“scrape”). It is first recorded in 1677.
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What is the meaning of abrade?
"abrade" (verb) means to wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
What is another word for abrade?
Other words for "abrade" include abrase, corrade, scour.
What is the opposite of abrade?
Opposites of "abrade" include polish, burnish.
What are the different meanings of abrade?
"abrade" has 3 main meanings: 1. To wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it; 2. To tire someone out or wear down their patience; 3. To make sore by rubbing against it repeatedly.
