Synonyms of abrasion

abrasion

noun

ə-ˈbrā-zhən 

as in bruise

an area of skin roughened or worn away by harsh rubbing against another surface

walked away from the auto accident with only minor abrasions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bruise
• graze
• scrape
• gall
• bedsore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abrasion

Machado and her daughters had abrasions on their necks, which Lew said is consistent with asphyxiation. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

At the time, Los Angeles police said that paramedics transported a woman who suffered a head abrasion to the hospital. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Pelleting exposes sensitive vitamins to heat, moisture, pressure and abrasion, while storage can further compromise vitamin stability. — Aidan Connolly, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The York features espresso feet and comes upholstered in the retailer’s contract-grade Performance Everyday Velvet, which promises to repel liquids and resist abrasions of daily life. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026