Abrade and Nibble

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Abrade verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.

Usage example: ropes abraded by the rocks were a huge danger to the climbers

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

Nearby Words: abrasive, abrasion, abrading

Nibble verb - To eat reluctantly and in small bites.

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Abrade and nibble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abrade" instead a verb "Nibble".

Nearby Words: nibbled, nibbling

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