Another word for abrade | Synonyms for abrade

Another word for abrade

verb

To make (the skin) raw by or as if by friction:

chafe, excoriate, fret, gall², irritate. See help

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Clean the floor, and abrade it slightly with a scrubbing compound if you intend to use adhesive to glue the new floor in place.

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