Antonyms for scab

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : skab

Phonetic Transcription : skæb

Definition of scab

Origin : mid-13c., "skin disease," developed from Old English sceabb "scab, itch" (related to scafan "to shave, scrape, scratch") and from Old Norse skabb "scab, itch," both from Proto-Germanic *skab- "scratch, shave," from PIE *(s)kep- "to cut, scrape, hack" (see scabies). Sense reinforced by cognate Latin scabies "scab, itch, mange" (from scabere "to scratch").
Meaning "crust which forms over a wound or sore" is first attested c.1400. Meaning "strikebreaker" first recorded 1806, from earlier sense of "person who refuses to join a trade union" (1777), probably from meaning "despicable person" (1580s), possibly borrowed in this sense from Middle Dutch.

As in scar : noun blemish from previous injury or illness
As in mange : noun rash
As in crust : noun stiff outer layer; coating
As in fink : noun informer
As in flake : noun scale, peel
As in flake : verb peel off

Example sentences :

Threats against "scabs" were shouted out, the word "scab" arose on every side.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

In those days they used a scab from the arm of someone who had been vaccinated.
Extract from : « Old Rail Fence Corners » by Various

When the scab was all off, the nose was found to be quite uninjured.
Extract from : « The Civilization Of China » by Herbert A. Giles

This scab is caused by a fungous growth on the surface of the potato.
Extract from : « Agriculture for Beginners » by Charles William Burkett

With the same (or Bordeaux for scab) just after the blossoms fall.
Extract from : « Apple Growing » by M. C. Burritt

"You'll never get it finished with scab labor, Mr. Tyler," says Hartley.
Extract from : « Torchy As A Pa » by Sewell Ford

In his heart of hearts, he sympathised with the strikers and hated this "scab."
Extract from : « Sister Carrie » by Theodore Dreiser

Do you know, Guy, I think we shall have no scab in the fold this year.
Extract from : « The Caxtons, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Some are unhealthy, subject to the attacks of scab and rosette.
Extract from : « The Pecan and its Culture » by H. Harold Hume

The feeling was like a scab Simon knew he should not pick but could not let alone.
Extract from : « The Saracen: Land of the Infidel » by Robert Shea

Synonyms for scab

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