Synonyms and Antonyms of abrasion

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off (noun.state)

erosion by friction (noun.process)

the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice (noun.phenomenon)

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin) (noun.state)

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it) (noun.process)

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another (noun.phenomenon)

a superficial abrasion (noun.state)

abrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope (noun.state)

cause friction (verb.contact)

tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading (verb.contact)

scratch repeatedly (verb.contact)

cut the surface of; wear away the surface of (verb.contact)

bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of (verb.contact)

scrape or rub as if to relieve itching (verb.perception)

causing abrasion (adj.all)

reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading (verb.change)

wear away (verb.contact)

relating to or caused by attrition (adj.pert)