To abrade means to rub or wear away, to irritate, or to wear down in spirit through rubbing or irritation.
To rub or wear away, or to irritate and wear down in spirit.
| Front | abrade \ə-ˈbrād\ |
|---|---|
| Back | transitive verb 1. a) To rub or wear away especially by friction; erode. b) To irritate or roughen by rubbing. 2. To wear down in spirit; irritate, weary. |
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