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noun the process of scraping or wearing something away

  • The doctor noted a small abrasion on the patient's arm.
  • I got a little abrasion on my knee from falling off my bike.
  • I got a gnarly abrasion on my elbow from skateboarding.
  • The constant criticism was like an emotional abrasion on his spirit.

noun aerophobics

  • Aerophobics may experience intense anxiety and fear when faced with the prospect of flying.
  • Some aerophobics avoid traveling by plane due to their fear of flying.
  • Aerophobics freak out at the thought of being on an airplane.
  • For aerophobics, flying is like facing their worst nightmare.