abrasive (n.)

  1. a substance that abrades or wears down

    [ Syn: abradant , abrasive material ]

    abrasive (adj.)

  1. causing abrasion

    [ Syn: scratchy ]

  2. sharply disagreeable; rigorous; the harsh facts of court delays; an abrasive character

    [ Syn: harsh ]

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