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excoriation vs. abrasion

excoriation
[ik-skawr-ee-ey-shuhn, -skohr-] / ɪkˌskɔr iˈeɪ ʃən, -ˌskoʊr- /

noun

  1. the act of excoriating.

  2. the state of being excoriated.

  3. an excoriated place on the body.

abrasion
[uh-brey-zhuhn] / əˈbreɪ ʒən /

noun

  1. a scraped spot or area; the result of rubbing or abrading.

    abrasions on his leg caused by falling on the gravel.
    Synonyms:
    lesion, scrape, sore

  2. the act or process of abrading.

    Synonyms:
    erosion, rubbing