ABRADED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

abraded

verb

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past tense of abrade

as in eroded

to damage or diminish by continued friction ropes abraded by the rocks were a huge danger to the climbers

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as in irritated

to make sore by continued rubbing my new running shoes abraded my heels until they blistered

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as in scratched

to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface the yacht's once-flawless wooden hull had been badly abraded by years of rough dockings

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Executive alignment isn’t just a luxury but a necessity, as its absence can create barriers like miscommunication, conflicting priorities and eroded trust.

Chaitra Vedullapalli, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Amos’ daughter also claimed that her brother had impersonated their dad in communications, disregarded his medical needs, mishandled his finances and exploited and eroded his legacy.

Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024

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