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abrasion

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of abrasion

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 of abrasion

bruise, graze, scrape
Words Related to abrasion

bedsore, gall

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