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rasp vs abrade

abrade vs rasp

rasp is a noun but abrade is not a noun.

rasp and abrade both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rasp Yes No Yes No
abrade No No Yes No
As verbs, abrade is a hypernym of rasp; that is, abrade is a word with a broader meaning than rasp:
  • rasp: scrape with a rasp
  • abrade: wear away
Other hypernyms of rasp include abrase, corrade, rub down, rub off.
rasp (noun) abrade (noun)
a coarse file with sharp pointed projections
uttering in an irritated tone
rasp (verb) abrade (verb)
utter in a grating voice wear away
scrape with a rasp rub hard or scrub
Difference between rasp and abrade

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