Synonyms for abrasive
əˈbreɪ sɪv, -zɪv

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1. abrasive, abradant, abrasive material(adj)

   a substance that abrades or wears down

   Synonyms:
   abrasive material, abrader, abradant

   Antonyms:
   agreeable, smooth

2. abrasive, scratchy(adj)

   causing abrasion

   Synonyms:
   fractious, pettish, rough, peckish, petulant, uneven, peevish, gravelly, tetchy, irritable, harsh, scratchy, grating, techy, nettlesome, cranky, raspy, spotty, testy, rasping

   Antonyms:
   agreeable, smooth

3. harsh, abrasive(adj)

   sharply disagreeable; rigorous

   "the harsh facts of court delays"; "an abrasive character"

   Synonyms:
   rough, coarse, scratchy, harsh

   Antonyms:
   agreeable, smooth

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1. List of paraphrases for "abrasive":

   caustic

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MD(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. abrasive

   Synonyms:
   Abradant

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How to use abrasive in a sentence?

1. Kelly Johnson-Arbor:

   Any of the currently available products can be hazardous to children, disinfectants generally have similar compositions. They're generally made up of bleaches, ammonium compounds, alcohols, abrasive agents — all of those things are potentially toxic.

2. Nicki Minaj:

   Maybe some people would describe me as abrasive or bitchy or whatever because I vowed from that age no man would ever abuse me, call me out my name or treat me like that, then all of a sudden that was my life.

3. Akilah Ensley:

   Some of them were nice, and some were rather abrasive.

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