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abrasion

noun

ə-ˈbrā-zhən

Definition of abrasion

as in bruise

an area of skin roughened or worn away by harsh rubbing against another surface walked away from the auto accident with only minor abrasions

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Recent Examples of abrasion The York features espresso feet and comes upholstered in the retailer’s contract-grade Performance Everyday Velvet, which promises to repel liquids and resist abrasions of daily life. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026 Oatmeal was found extremely wounded as an injured stray with abrasions, wounds and bruising all along his back legs. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Arda said New Grain has achieved tensile strength above 10 megapascals at elongations of 50 percent to 100 percent, colorfastness to rubbing rated between grades 4 and 5 and abrasion resistance exceeding 50,000 cycles. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 The extent of their injuries consisted of bruises and skin abrasions from the airbags and seat belts. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abrasion

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bruise

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When adolescent Elia Gheorghiu shows up at school with bruises, the community questions the traditional education the Gheorghiu children are getting from their parents.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
She was left with multiple bruises and a lump on the back of her head.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

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