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abrasive vs harsh

harsh vs abrasive

abrasive is a noun but harsh is not a noun.

abrasive and harsh both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abrasive Yes Yes No No
harsh No Yes No No
As adjectives, abrasive and harsh are synonyms defined as:
  • abrasive and harsh: sharply disagreeable; rigorous
abrasive (noun) harsh (noun)
a substance that abrades or wears down
abrasive (adjective) harsh (adjective)
sharply disagreeable; rigorous of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
causing abrasion sharply disagreeable; rigorous
severe
unkind or cruel or uncivil
unpleasantly stern
unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses
Difference between abrasive and harsh

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