Synonyms of scrape

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noun

1

as in encounter

a brief clash between enemies or rivals

he's had his share of scrapes with the law in the past

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encounter
• brush
• fight
• skirmish
• run-in
• quarrel
• brawl
• spat
• argument
• row
• battle
• hassle
• squabble
• wrangle
• tiff
• fray

2

as in scratch

a harsh grating sound

the scrape of a shovel on concrete

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scratch
• creak
• clash
• rasp
• grind
• jar
• screech
• blast
• clang
• clank
• croak
• scuff
• jangle
• gargle
• clangor
• bray
• bleat

3

as in bruise

an area of skin roughened or worn away by harsh rubbing against another surface

scrapes that were caused by a too-tight harness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bruise
• abrasion
• graze
• gall
• bedsore

scrape

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verb

ˈskrāp 

1

as in to scratch

to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface

the rusty old gate scrapes against the pavement whenever anyone opens it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scratch
• rub
• grind
• grate
• rasp
• whine
• groan

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slide
• glide
• skate

2

as in to graze

to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface

she scraped her knee when she fell down

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scratch
• graze
• scuff
• abrade
• bruise
• bark
• skin
• claw
• lacerate
• cut
• chafe
• gall
• fret
• contuse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• soften
• smooth
• polish
• wax

3

as in to grit

to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound

she scraped her fingernails across the chalkboard to get everyone's attention

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grit
• scratch
• grind
• crunch
• creak
• grate
• gnash
• scrunch
• groan
• whine
• moan
• clash
• jar
• collide
• rasp
• jangle

Examples of scrape in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Most of my pics of this buck came from a pair of mock scrapes located close to my home. —Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 18 July 2024

Just a little scrape on my left hand and a small cut on my thigh. —Lucas Lilieholm, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024

Verb

Gradually pour in the milk and mix until combined, pausing to scrape down the bowl. —Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Sep. 2024

Using a small scrub brush, scrape out any gunk that's built in your P-trap. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024

Phrases Containing scrape

• scrape (up or together)