Abrade and Burn

Abrade

Abrade verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.
Usage example: the prisoner's manacles abraded his wrists and ankles until they bled
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Synonyms for Abrade

Burn and abrade are semantically related In some cases you can use "Burn" instead a verb "Abrade".

Nearby Words: abrasive, abrasion, abrading

Burn

Burn verb - To be on fire especially brightly.

Abrade and burn are semantically related in bother topic. Sometimes you can use "Abrade" instead a verb "Burn", if it concerns topics such as disturb.

Nearby Words: burning, burned, burnt, burnout, burner

Common collocations

flesh abrade flesh burn flesh
ships abrade ships burn ships
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