Synonyms of grazed

grazed 1 of 2

verb (1)

past tense of graze

as in fed

to feed on grass or herbs

cows grazing in the meadow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fed
• rustled
• pastured
• ate
• nibbled
• foraged
• browsed
• stocked
• ranged
• overgrazed

grazed

2 of 2

verb (2)

past tense of graze

1

as in scraped

to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface

I grazed my elbow diving for the ball

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scraped
• scratched
• abraded
• bruised
• scuffed
• barked
• skinned
• clawed
• chafed
• lacerated
• cut
• fretted
• galled
• contused

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• polished
• softened
• smoothed
• waxed

2

as in brushed

to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing

the volleyball just grazed my face, so I'm okay

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brushed
• kissed
• touched
• nudged
• shaved
• skimmed
• caressed
• scraped
• patted
• stroked
• missed
• swept
• bumped
• struck
• swiped
• contacted
• skipped
• glanced
• ricocheted
• rebounded
• bounced
• sideswiped
• fondled
• petted
• loved
• cuddled
• caromed
• skirted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hit
• knocked
• punched
• bumped
• slapped
• impacted
• smashed
• smacked
• collided
• rammed
• slammed
• clashed
• crashed
• banged
• impinged
• whacked
• swiped
• thudded
• bashed
• thwacked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grazed

Verb

In the fifth a 96-mph fastball from Kikuchi grazed Cronenworth’s chin. —Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026

The ball grazed Cronenworth's shoulder before hitting him in the chin. —Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026

In the fifth, a 96-mph fastball from Kikuchi grazed Cronenworth's chin. —CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026

Instead, Murray’s heave grazed the rim, and the Timberwolves ball-watched, giving up an easy offensive rebound to Bruce Brown. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026

Some animals browsed on leaves and shrubs, while others grazed on grass in open habitats. —Zelalem Bedaso, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026

Little Kaori’s mother and her 2-year-old brother, now recovering from being grazed, followed in a hearse. —Gardiner Anderson, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026

Contreras was hit Monday night on the left hand with a fastball that grazed his fingers. —ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026

With the onset of agriculture, trees were removed to make room for sheep and cattle, which grazed out the natural vegetation. —Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026