Verb
Synonyms by this part of speech
To gradually erode or harm by repeated rubbing against a surface
- fray
- shred
- abrade
- chafe
- frazzle
- tatter
- unravel
- wear
- distress
- wear away
To upset someone emotionally by making them worried or troubled
- distress
- torment
- agitate
- agonise
- agonize
- bother
- burden
- discompose
- disquiet
- disturb
To inflict injury or injury upon something
- damage
- harm
- injure
- mar
- spoil
- ruin
- deface
- hurt
- impair
- blemish