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abrades
verb
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How to pronounce abrades:

Definition of abrades:

abrades (verb):
to wear down or away
to rub or wear away especially by friction erode

Synonyms for abrades:

grindscrapeskinscratcherasefilescourbiteserode

Antonyms for abrades:

pleases

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