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Meaning of abrasive in English
Pronunciation
/əˈbreɪzɪv/
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Classifying Adjective
abrasive
Definitions
1.
causing abrasion
Synonyms
rough
unsmooth
2.
sharply disagreeable
Examples
« rigorous »
« the harsh facts of court delays »
« an abrasive character »
Synonyms
disagreeable
Noun
abrasive
Definitions
1.
a substance that abrades or wears down