Synonyms for

Scab

Verb / skæb / Another word for scab — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a dry, rough protective crust that forms over a healing wound or sore on the skin

Synonyms & similar words

blackleg strikebreaker rat fink crust scrape scar wound lesion sore blister abrasion cut injury mark scratch ulcer keratinization incrustation encrustation crusting scabbing pustule pimple

Example sentences

  1. I got a scab on my elbow from falling down.
  2. The scab on his finger was itchy.
  3. The scab on the wound was starting to peel off.
  4. The boy picked at his scab and made it bleed.
  5. The scab on the dog's paw was causing him to limp.

Quotes

  • The scab is a traitor to his God, his mother, and his class.
  • The wound that will not heal is killed by the scab.
  • The scab is a poor man's plaster.

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