abraded

verb

past tense of abrade
1
as in eroded
to damage or diminish by continued friction ropes abraded by the rocks were a huge danger to the climbers

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2
as in irritated
to make sore by continued rubbing my new running shoes abraded my heels until they blistered

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3
as in scratched
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface the yacht's once-flawless wooden hull had been badly abraded by years of rough dockings

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Recent Examples of abraded Mondal’s voice, higher in the mix, but still rough, abraded, and uncompromising, sits at the center of the band’s delightful dissonance. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abraded
  1. eroded
  2. irritated
  3. scratched
  4. frayed
  5. scraped
  6. wore
  7. rubbed
Verb
  • The new king must steady royal fortunes amid damaging scrutiny of Queen Mette-Marit’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and stepson Marius Høiby’s rape conviction, which has eroded public support for the monarchy.
    — Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • If investors intended to have a 10% to 20% allocation to international as part of their strategic long-term planning, that could have eroded to as little as 2% to 5% given the extent of the bull market in the S&P 500 in recent years.
    — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of eroded
Verb
  • The comments irritated Ilicali, who took to social media in response.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • But the idea has irritated California’s billionaire class, and some have left the state in protest or threatened to do so.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
Definition of irritated
Verb
  • It was previously listed as a potential site for the National Museum of the American Latino in 2022, but was scratched over concerns that the small exhibition space could only be expanded underground.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026
  • If you have been bitten or scratched by any stray animals or an animal suspected to have rabies, seek medical care immediately and let your provider know about the possible exposure.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of scratched
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  • As the latest iteration of her signature red tresses, these braids are just like the songs on her latest studio album, Blue Island—frayed, perfectly tousled, and free-flowing.
    — Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Reconstituting the bilateral bond between the two countries, now frayed by more than a year of threats and punitive measures, will not happen overnight.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of frayed
Verb
  • Together, the family scraped together $60,000 from savings and a Small Business Administration loan and opened Panda Inn in Pasadena, California, in 1973.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • He was obviously scraped and obviously dragged for a long period of time.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of scraped
Verb
  • Both Kudrow, 63, and Cox, 62, wore black slacks and neutral-toned blouses.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Two players wore the same number during a punt return at Utah in a one-sided loss to open the 2023 season.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of wore
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  • The tacos feature za’atar rubbed swordfish kissed by a wood-burning grill, dabbed with tangy pools of labne and a salsa arabe, similar to harissa.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Tragedy, humor and scientific interest rubbed shoulders as Atlanta turned out Thursday night to view the astral spectacle which sent 261 stars streaking across the heavens.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of rubbed

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“Abraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abraded. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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