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graze Synonyms

Another word for graze

Choosing another word for graze depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To feed on growing grass and herbage in a pasture or meadow (of cattle, sheep, or other herbivorous animals).

Usage Example

"Herders watched the sheep pasture peacefully across the green hillside."

Strongest
pasture
Strong
browse
forage
crop

• verb (Context 2)

To touch, brush, or scrape lightly against something in passing, often causing a superficial abrasion.

Usage Example

"The low-hanging tree branch managed to scrape the roof of the delivery van."

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scrape
brush
Strong
skim
abrade
skin
scuff
scratch

• noun (Context 3)

A slight abrasion or superficial wound where the outer layer of skin has been scraped off.

Usage Example

"The nurse cleaned the minor scrape on the child's elbow with an antiseptic wipe."

Strongest
scrape
abrasion
Strong
scratch
scuff

• verb (Context 4)

To eat small portions of food or snacks casually at frequent intervals throughout the day rather than sitting down to formal meals.

Usage Example

"During the conference, attendees tended to nibble on fruit and pastries between sessions."

Strong
nibble
snack
nosh
peck

Opposites of graze

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

gorge
feast
See all opposites of graze

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