scrape

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of SCRAPE

a brief clash between enemies or rivals <he's had his share of scrapes with the law in the past>

Synonyms brush, hassle, run-in, scrape, skirmish

Related Words argument, fight, quarrel, row, spat, squabble, tiff; battle, brawl, fray, wrangle

a harsh grating sound <the scrape of a shovel on concrete>

Synonyms creak, grind, jar, scrape, scratch

Related Words clang, clangor, clank, clash, jangle; scuff; croak, gargle; blast, bleat, bray, screech

an area of skin roughened or worn away by harsh rubbing against another surface <scrapes that were caused by a too-tight harness>

Synonyms bruise, graze, scrape

Related Words bedsore, gall

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