abrades Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to wear away the surface of something. Example Sentence The rough sandpaper abrades the wood. More Example Sentences The waves abrade the rocks on the shore. Synonyms scrape; wear; erode Antonyms polish; smooth Hear It! Say It! Write It! abrades Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: