abrasion

noun

ə-ˈbrā-zhən How to pronounce abrasion (audio)
Definition of abrasionnext
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

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Recent Examples of abrasion Loose slides can also rub against the skin, causing abrasions or blisters. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Police say the attack left the woman with a laceration on her lip, a contusion around her nose and an abrasion on her neck. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Detectives noted that there were no marks or abrasions on her neck, the warrant affidavit said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 The number one safety tip is to not add boiling water to the foot bath, resulting in burns or abrasions to the feet. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abrasion
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bruise
Noun
  • Abu Safiya's personal attorney said that during a recent visit, the doctor had fresh bruises and was struggling to remain conscious, according to the human rights organization Amnesty International.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Mims hurt his foot in the team’s preseason finale against Minnesota, but head coach Sean Payton after the game called the injury a bruise.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of bruise

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“Abrasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasion. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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