Synonyms of abrasions

abrasions

noun

plural of abrasion

as in bruises

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

• bruises
• scrapes
• grazes
• galls
• bedsores

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abrasions

According to the lawsuit, the toddler was taken to the emergency room later that day for evaluation of blunt head trauma and was diagnosed with a concussion, traumatic brain injury and facial abrasions. — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 July 2026

One of the four juvenile passengers was also transported as a precaution after suffering minor abrasions, while the remaining three were released to family members at the scene. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Crump said the pathologist noted injury patterns on Kohen’s body caused by debris in the bullet’s wake and displayed a picture showing several abrasions on the child’s right torso. — Bracey Harris, NBC news, 1 July 2026

The officer suffered fractured ribs, abrasions and bruising and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said. — Mauricio Maldonado, CBS News, 29 June 2026

The sharp microscopic pieces in DE cause abrasions in the soft bodies of chiggers and break down their protective exoskeleton. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

Why This Matters for Cornea Healing Traumatic ocular surface injuries affect more than 1 million Americans each year, and severe dry eye disease and corneal abrasions affect millions more. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026

The man had bruising around both eyes, blood around his mouth and abrasions on his shoulder, back and back of his neck. — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026

Corneal abrasions require treatment with antibiotics to prevent infection. — Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026