abrade
definition
to scrape or wear away the surface of something
example
The constant friction of the rough surface can abrade the paint on the car, leaving it dull and faded.
synonyms
scrapeerodewear away
word origin — The word 'abrade' originates from the Latin 'abradere', which means 'to scrape off', composed of 'ab-' (away) and 'radere' (to scrape).