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

Left alone, dry eye can create tiny abrasions on the cornea, raise infection risk and in rare cases cause scarring that permanently affects vision. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Johns Hopkins warns that untreated dry eye can cause corneal abrasions, infection or scarring that permanently affects vision. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Most had abrasions and small cuts, and all but the driver have since been treated and released, authorities said Monday during a press briefing. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Machado also had abrasions on her lower back, near a tattoo of Julia’s name, that Lew said are consistent with her hands being tied behind her back. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 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

Oatmeal was found extremely wounded as an injured stray with abrasions, wounds and bruising all along his back legs. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The extent of their injuries consisted of bruises and skin abrasions from the airbags and seat belts. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Such play could have caused superficial abrasions and scrapes, offering the bacterium an opening. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026