Abrade
Synonyms Wear away/down, erode, corrode, gnaw away at, scour, strip, wear, scrape away, eat away at, bite into, rasp, and flay.
Example Sentences
The rough surface of the rock began to abrade the soles of my shoes.
Over time, constant friction can abrade the edges of the metal.
The harsh wind will abrade your skin if you're not careful.
The sandstorm was so intense it started to abrade the paint on the car.
His abrasive behavior seemed to abrade the patience of those around him.
The waves continually abrade the cliffs, slowly eroding them over the years.
The abrasive cleaner can abrade delicate surfaces, so use it with caution.
The material started to abrade after only a few days of heavy use.
The constant rubbing of the rope on the surface caused it to abrade.
The saltwater can abrade the hull of the ship if not maintained properly.
