abrading

"The rough sandpaper was abrading the paint from the old table. "

"The constant criticism from his boss was abrading his confidence. "

"The tight collar was abrading his neck, making it red and sore. "

"The sandpaper was abrading the wood, making it rougher and rougher. "

"The old paint on the car is slowly abrading from the constant exposure to sun and rain. "

"The storm was abrading the shingles from the roof, leaving bare wood exposed. "

"This definition of "abrading" is incorrect. The word "abrading" means "to wear away or rub away by friction; erode."

Here's a sentence using the correct definition:

"The constant rubbing of the rope against the rock was abrading its surface." "

"The cat abraded from the windowsill, leaping onto the table. "

"The drill sergeant was abrading orders at the new recruits. "

"The stressful meeting with the boss made his stomach begin to abrade with nausea. "