Standard Synonyms
Healing
Mending
Recovery
Stitches
Slang Synonyms
Skiving
Ducking out
Shirking
Sweating it out
Playing hookey
Academic Synonyms
Old English Synonyms
Regional Synonyms
Healing
Mending
Recovery
Inflammations healing
Growing new tissue over a wound
Industry-specific Synonyms
Antonyms
Healing
Mending
Curing
Rebuilding
Recuperating
Meaning
Scabbing is a type of healing in which a crust forms over a wound.
Definition
The formation of a scab is the body’s natural way of healing a wound. Blood clots form, which protect the wound from infection. The scab will eventually fall off on its own.
Example Sentences
1. The scabbing on my leg is finally starting to fall off.
2. I can’t believe how quickly the scabbing healed over the wound.
3. I’m so sick of picking at my scabs!
4. I’ve been scabbing over this cold for weeks now.
5. The scabbing on the roof of my mouth is really annoying.