Definition for Abrasive:

• sharply disagreeable; rigorous; " the harsh facts of court delays"; " an abrasive character"

Synonyms for Abrasive:

• adj.

  •all (adjective)
  • abrasive.
  •caustic (adjective)
  • more corroding,
  • most corroding,
  • most erosive,
  • mordant,
  • more erosive.
  •destructive (adjective)
  • cankerous.
  •gritty (adjective)
  • gravelly,
  • calculous,
  • Sabulous,
  • branlike,
  • pulverant,
  • in particles.
  •scratching (adjective)
  • most abrading,
  • more scarifying,
  • most attritive,
  • most scarifying,
  • more attritive,
  • more abrading.

• n.

  •
  • grinding,
  • cutting,
  • smart.
  •
  • irregular,
  • disturbing,
  • irritating.
  •abrasive (noun)
  • abradant,
  • scratchy,
  • abrasive material,
  • unsmooth,
  • disagreeable,
  • rough,
  • harsh.
  •cleanser (noun)
  • scourer,
  • fumigants,
  • soap,
  • soap powder,
  • Abstergent,
  • scourers,
  • purifier,
  • fumigant,
  • purgative,
  • Cathartics.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • inappropriate,
  • offensive,
  • indecent,
  • rugged,
  • distasteful,
  • dishwashing liquid,
  • rustic,
  • gritty,
  • scraper,
  • shampoo,
  • rough-hewn,
  • indelicate,
  • impudent,
  • knotted,
  • vulgar,
  • granular,
  • jagged,
  • oafish,
  • foam,
  • coarsely,
  • shellac,
  • lavender,
  • unrefined,
  • insolent,
  • unceremonious,
  • grainy,
  • tasteless,
  • sacrilegious,
  • discourteous,
  • disinfectant,
  • air freshener,
  • ill-mannered,
  • prickly,
  • graceless,
  • sassy,
  • Pomander,
  • potpourri,
  • bristly,
  • peremptory,
  • uncivilized,
  • loutish,
  • nervy,
  • varnish,
  • raucous,
  • inexcusable,
  • washing-up liquid,
  • indecorous,
  • fresh,
  • pert,
  • aggressive,
  • spiky,
  • ragged,
  • impertinent,
  • uncouth,
  • lippy,
  • knobbly,
  • knobby,
  • saucy,
  • gloss,
  • cute,
  • inelegant,
  • textured,
  • impolite,
  • gauche,
  • sachet,
  • French Polish,
  • remover,
  • borax,
  • bleach,
  • surly,
  • lumpy,
  • obnoxious,
  • crinkly,
  • cheeky,
  • mouthy,
  • cleaner,
  • insulting,
  • boorish,
  • lacquer,
  • gruff,
  • crass,
  • chunky,
  • Familiarly,
  • hydrogen peroxide,
  • grooved,
  • leathery,
  • spirit,
  • unmannerly,
  • rude,
  • wrinkled,
  • Familiar,
  • bumpy.
  •
  • grinder,
  • fine,
  • polish,
  • stain.
  •stone
  • grindstone.

Paraphrases for Abrasive:

• Other Related

  • Adjective
    aggressive, caustic.

Antonyms for Abrasive:

• adj.

  • Other antonyms:
    delightful, pleasing.

Homophones for Abrasive:

• apperceive, aversive.