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a·bra·sive
 abrasive
- pronunciation:
breI
sihv
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
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noun |
| definition: |
a material or substance used to grind or polish surfaces.
Sandpaper is used as an abrasive on wood.- synonyms:
- abradant
- similar words:
- cleanser, corrosive, emery, file, grindstone, millstone, pumice, rasp, sandpaper, whetstone
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
causing abrasion to a physical surface or irritation to one's senses.
This cleanser is too abrasive to use on fine glassware.I shiver when I hear that abrasive laugh of his.- synonyms:
- abradant, erosive, harsh
- antonyms:
- mellifluous, mild
- similar words:
- biting, caustic, coarse, corrosive, cutting, rough, scratchy
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| definition 2: |
causing or tending to cause offense or irritation through harshness or insensitivity.
I was put off by his abrasive manner, especially the way he snapped at the waiter all through dinner.- synonyms:
- irritating
- similar words:
- aggressive, galling, grating, offensive, rude
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| derivations: |
abrasively (adv.), abrasiveness (n.) |
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