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Abrade

/əˈbɹeɪd/

To rub or wear off; erode.

📖 Definitions of "Abrade"

verb
  1. 1

    To rub or wear off; erode.

  2. 2

    To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate.

  3. 3

    To irritate by rubbing; chafe.

  4. 4

    To cause the surface to become more rough.

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