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Bite vs Abrade - What's the difference?

bite | abrade | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between bite and abrade

is that bite is to take hold of; to hold fast; to adhere to while abrade is obsolete spelling of lang=en.

In intransitive terms the difference between bite and abrade

is that bite is to take or keep a firm hold while abrade is to undergo abrasion.

As a noun bite

is the act of biting.

Abrade vs Nettle - What's the difference?

abrade | nettle | Related terms |

Abrade is a related term of nettle.


As verbs the difference between abrade and nettle

is that abrade is to rub or wear off; erode or abrade can be while nettle is (literally) of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting causing a rash in someone.

As a noun nettle is

any plant, the foliage of which is covered with stinging, mildly poisonous hairs, causing an instant rash.

Abrade vs Jangle - What's the difference?

abrade | jangle | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between abrade and jangle

is that abrade is obsolete spelling of lang=en while jangle is to irritate.

In intransitive terms the difference between abrade and jangle

is that abrade is to undergo abrasion while jangle is to make a rattling metallic sound.

As a noun jangle is

a rattling metallic sound.

Sting vs Abrade - What's the difference?

sting | abrade | Related terms |

Sting is a related term of abrade.


In lang=en terms the difference between sting and abrade

is that sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both while abrade is .

As verbs the difference between sting and abrade

is that sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both while abrade is to rub or wear off; erode or abrade can be .

As a noun sting

is a bump left on the skin after having been stung.

Whet vs Abrade - What's the difference?

whet | abrade | Related terms |

Whet is a related term of abrade.


In lang=en terms the difference between whet and abrade

is that whet is to stimulate or make more keen while abrade is .

As verbs the difference between whet and abrade

is that whet is to hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone while abrade is to rub or wear off; erode or abrade can be .

As a noun whet

is the act of whetting something.

Nip vs Abrade - What's the difference?

nip | abrade | Related terms |

Nip is a related term of abrade.


As an initialism nip

is (us) national immunization program.

As a verb abrade is

to rub or wear off; erode or abrade can be .

Burn vs Abrade - What's the difference?

burn | abrade | Synonyms |

Burn is a synonym of abrade.


As a noun burn

is water.

As a verb abrade is

to rub or wear off; erode or abrade can be .

Abrade vs Erase - What's the difference?

abrade | erase |


In lang=en terms the difference between abrade and erase

is that abrade is while erase is to disregard (a group, an orientation, etc); to prevent from having an active role in society.

As verbs the difference between abrade and erase

is that abrade is to rub or wear off; erode or abrade can be while erase is to remove markings or information.

Abrade vs Screech - What's the difference?

abrade | screech | Related terms |

Abrade is a related term of screech.


As verbs the difference between abrade and screech

is that abrade is to rub or wear off; erode or abrade can be while screech is to make such a sound.

As a noun screech is

a high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface.

Sharpen vs Abrade - What's the difference?

sharpen | abrade | Related terms |

Sharpen is a related term of abrade.


As verbs the difference between sharpen and abrade

is that sharpen is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp while abrade is to rub or wear off; erode or abrade can be .

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