Abrade and Scratch

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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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Scratch is a synonym for abrade in scrape topic. In some cases you can use "Scratch" instead the word "Abrade" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: abrasive, abrasion, abrading

Scratch

Scratch verb - To damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface.

Usage example: scratched his arm on a branch

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Abrade is a synonym for scratch in graze topic. You can use "Abrade" instead a verb "Scratch", if it concerns topics such as score, cut, rough, scrape.

Nearby Words: scratched, scratchy, scratching

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Common collocations

ships

abrade ships

scratch ships

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