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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 .

sharpen

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • (transitive, sometimes, figurative) To make sharp
  • * (Edmund Burke) (1729-1797)
    • He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill.
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    Antonyms

    * blunt

    Derived terms

    * sharpener

    abrade

    English

    Etymology 1

    * First attested in 1677. * From (etyl) .

    Verb

    (abrad)
  • To rub or wear off; erode.
  • To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate.
  • To irritate by rubbing; chafe.
  • To cause the surface to become more rough.
  • To undergo abrasion.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) abraiden.

    Verb

    (abrad)

    • References

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