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abrasion vs wound

wound vs abrasion

abrasion and wound both are nouns.

abrasion is not an adjective while wound is an adjective.

abrasion is not a verb while wound is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abrasion Yes No No No
wound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, wound is a hypernym of abrasion; that is, wound is a word with a broader meaning than abrasion:
  • abrasion: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
  • wound: an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
Other hypernyms of abrasion include lesion.
abrasion (noun) wound (noun)
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice the act of inflicting a wound
erosion by friction a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
abrasion (adjective) wound (adjective)
put in a coil
abrasion (verb) wound (verb)
cause injuries or bodily harm to
hurt the feelings of
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