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abrade Synonyms

Another word for abrade

Choosing another word for abrade depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To scrape or wear away by friction or erosion.

Usage Example

"Over centuries, windblown sand had abraded the inscriptions on the ancient monument."

Strongest
wear away
erode
scrape
wear down
Strong
chafe
scour
excoriate
fray
scuff
graze

• verb (Context 2)

To wear down or irritate in spirit or patience.

Usage Example

"Months of constant delays and administrative hurdles began to wear down the team's morale."

Strongest
wear down
Strong
irritate
chafe
grate
vex
gall
annoy

Opposites of abrade

The opposite of abrade shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

soothe
placate
comfort
smooth
restore
See all opposites of abrade

• Nearby Words

aboveground
abovementioned
abracadabra
abrade
abram
abrasion
abrasive

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Abrade. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/abrade
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