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sandblast

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Synonyms of sandblast

as in scrape, sandpaper

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for sandblast

file,
gnaw,
grate,
graze,
grind,
nibble,
sandpaper,
scour,
scrape,
scuff,
shave

abrade,
chafe,
corrade,
erode,
fray,
frazzle,
fret,
gall,
rasp,
rub,
wear

erase,
reduce,
rub out,
wear out,
wipe (away)

bite,
break down,
break up,
chew,
corrode,
decompose,
disintegrate,
dissolve,
eat

hone,
sharpen,
whet

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“Sandblast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandblast. Accessed 12 Apr. 2021.

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