Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of abrasion The technology is also moving into textiles and wearables, where self-repairing fabrics can mend small rips or abrasions, extending product life and reducing waste. —

Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026 The girl was taken to Children’s Hospital with injuries to her extremities and abrasions to her head. —

Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026 In his report, the medical examiner raised the possibility that Bullock had suffered injuries from the altercation with Chloe and Tomlyn, noting abrasions and lacerations on Bullock’s head along with the skull fractures. —

Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026 One of the juvenile suspects was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital with an abrasion to his hand, police said. —

Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abrasion

Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasion

bruise

Noun

The posts included more than a dozen images that showed bruises and other wounds on her body, holes in the wall and broken cabinets.

— Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Look for unblemished spuds with no cuts, bruises, or discoloration.

— Lauren David, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026