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

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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

Two government employees and a civilian who was going to immigration court were injured, along with a bystander who was grazed by the fireworks, authorities said, though only one person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. — ABC News, 21 July 2026

Then Nicolas Tagliafico, a poor defender up against a great attacker in Lamine Yamal, took to attempting to foul the winger in four different ways at once, but most unpleasantly grazed his studs down Yamal’s calf. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

But instead of properly entering the southbound side, Marrero grazed a guardrail, ran a red light and made too sharp a left turn before re-entering the northbound lanes while driving south, the report said. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

Black killed his target, Kevon Lee, 41, and grazed an innocent 58-year-old man nearby in the foot, police said. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026

On the day after Butch died, Will stood on the covered porch holding a cup of lukewarm coffee and looking out at the small pasture where his two white horses grazed. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Bison have not grazed the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area for over 150 years, the Highlands Ranch Community Association said in an announcement on Monday. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Before accepting the award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist award, Cardi kicked off a performance in voluminous bright red curls, which grazed her collarbone and fanned around her face. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 June 2026

But another pierced the car’s windshield, grazed the steering wheel and one of Fahd’s fingers before striking his son, Sam, in the head. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 13 June 2026