Synonyms of graze

graze 1 of 3

verb (1)

ˈgrāz 

as in to pasture

to feed on grass or herbs

cows grazing in the meadow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pasture
• feed
• eat
• forage
• rustle
• browse
• nibble
• overgraze
• stock
• range

graze

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verb (2)

1

as in to scrape

to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface

I grazed my elbow diving for the ball

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scrape
• scratch
• abrade
• scuff
• bruise
• skin
• bark
• lacerate
• claw
• chafe
• cut
• fret
• gall
• contuse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• soften
• smooth
• polish
• wax

2

as in to brush

to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing

the volleyball just grazed my face, so I'm okay

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brush
• kiss
• shave
• skim
• nudge
• caress
• touch
• scrape
• pat
• miss
• stroke
• bump
• sweep
• contact
• strike
• swipe
• skip
• cuddle
• fondle
• pet
• rebound
• bounce
• glance
• ricochet
• love
• sideswipe
• carom
• skirt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hit
• impinge
• knock
• bump
• collide
• slap
• smash
• impact
• smack
• punch
• swipe
• whack
• bang
• slam
• ram
• clash
• crash
• bash
• thud
• thwack

graze

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noun

as in bruise

an area of skin roughened or worn away by harsh rubbing against another surface

a stumble that resulted in nothing more serious than a graze on the knee

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bruise
• abrasion
• scrape
• gall
• bedsore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of graze

Verb

Prosecutors alleged that Rocky fired two shots, one of which grazed Relli's knuckles. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025

The rapper is accused of brandishing a gun and firing shots that grazed his former friend's knuckles. —Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

Noun

Bush’s business involves letting goats and sheep graze to reduce the amount of grass and other highly flammable vegetation, which can decrease the likelihood of a wildfire. —Nic F. Anderson, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025

Elder told the outlet those who sought medical attention at UMC had injuries ranging from severe head injuries and lacerated spleens to bullet grazes and multiple broken bones. —Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025