as in annoying
causing annoyance
an abrasive display of rude behavior
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In addition to the obvious damage done to upholstery and carpeting, floodwater is a corrosive and abrasive mixture of water and dirt (and often ocean salt) that works its way virtually everywhere within a vehicle.
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Your rider will stay grounded on the board thanks to the extra gritty and abrasive 80AB grip tape.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
Wear a swimsuit with a comfortable fabric that fits properly and isn’t abrasive.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Polanski’s picture is elegant yet abrasive, an uncommonly lovely combination.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2024
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Your rider will stay grounded on the board thanks to the extra gritty and abrasive 80AB grip tape.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
Wear a swimsuit with a comfortable fabric that fits properly and isn’t abrasive.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Polanski’s picture is elegant yet abrasive, an uncommonly lovely combination.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Abrasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasive. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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