Abrading

Pronunciation: /æˈbreɪd/

Abrading (verb)

  1. To rub something strongly to make its surface rough or to remove part of it.
  2. To gradually damage or weaken something by rubbing or scraping it over time.

Examples

  • The rough stone can abrade the skin easily.
  • The constant friction will abrade the material over time.

Common collocations: abrade the surface, gently abrade, slowly abrade, gradually abrade

Synonyms of Abrading

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Abrading

  • — to create or construct something, opposite of wearing away.
  • — to make a surface even, opposite of scraping.