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    abrasive

    abrasive - Dictionary definition and meaning for word abrasive

    Definition
    (noun) a substance that abrades or wears down Definition
    (adj) causing abrasion
    Synonyms : scratchy
    Definition
    (adj) sharply disagreeable; rigorous
    Synonyms : harsh
    Example Sentence
    • the harsh facts of court delays
    • an abrasive character
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abrasive

abrasive:ab-Erasive:which means rubbing away

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abrasive..it sounds like aggressive,which means harsh behavior

A+BRA+sive.. it is very harsh behaviour if we touches a womens bra.. which is not good..

ab + rasi -- ab means away and rasi sounds like erase.. erasing something to remove away some dirt.. hence rubbing away.

take first three letters of this word...i.e. ABR... nw simply jumble the wrd.. it will give u...RAB...n it sounds like RUB..i.e. meaning too

a-bra-sive which is rubbed every day

bras polishing -> rubbing or to grind down

abrasive remark like an abrasive material

like razor ,which rubs away things

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