The Only Use of
abrasive
in
The Book Thief
- His voice was abrasive, but he brought it back to a muffled whisper in a hurry.
p. 211.0abrasive = rough or disagreeable
Definitions:
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(1)
(abrasive as in: abrasive personality) direct in a disagreeable, insensitive manner
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(2)
(abrasive as in: rub with an abrasive) a rough substance that can be rubbed against something else to smooth, polish, or clean