scrape | Definition of scrape

scrape

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of scrape

1 to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface

the rusty old gate scrapes against the pavement whenever anyone opens it

Synonyms of scrape

grate, grind, rasp, scratch

Words Related to scrape

Near Antonyms of scrape

glide, skate, slide

2 to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface

she scraped her knee when she fell down

Synonyms of scrape

abrade, graze, scratch, scuff

Words Related to scrape

chafe, fret, gall

claw, cut, lacerate

bruise, contuse

Near Antonyms of scrape

polish, smooth, soften, wax

3 to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound

she scraped her fingernails across the chalkboard to get everyone's attention

Synonyms of scrape

crunch, gnash, grate, grind, grit, scrunch

Words Related to scrape

creak, groan, moan, rasp, scratch, whine

clash, collide, jangle, jar