rub vs scrape

rub and scrape both are nouns.

rub and scrape both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rub	Yes	No	Yes	No
scrape	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, scrape is a hyponym of rub; that is, scrape is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rub:

rub: move over something with pressure
scrape: scratch repeatedly

Other hyponyms of rub include brush, pumice, gauge, puree, strain, rosin, sponge down, sponge off, worry, scour, scrub, abrade, scour, blur, smear, smudge, smutch, grate, pass over, wipe, grate.

rub (noun)	scrape (noun)
the act of rubbing or wiping	an indication of damage
an unforeseen obstacle	a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
	a harsh noise made by scraping
	an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

rub (verb)	scrape (verb)
move over something with pressure	scratch repeatedly
cause friction	bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching	cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
	gather (money or other resources) together over time
	make by scraping
	bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

Difference between rub and scrape

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