scabbing

Crust forming naturally

Scabbing is the formation of a scab over a wound as it heals: The cut on her knee is scabbing over nicely.

In labor contexts, scabbing is working during a strike or taking a striker's job—acting as a scab.

The term carries strong disapproval among union workers: He was accused of scabbing when he crossed the picket line.

strikebreaking

blackleg

Strikebreaking worker

replacement workerSubstitute during labor dispute
crossingPoint where paths intersect
picket lineProtesting workers' boundary

betrayal · defection · undermine · anti-union · ostracism · lockout · injunction · controversy · fink · rat

healing

wound

Coiled, or an injury

clottingBlood solidifying process
coagulationLiquid solidifying into mass
fibrinClot-forming protein

granulation · tissue · regeneration · scarring · antiseptic · bandage · ointment · plasma · collagen · inflammation

injury

cut

Severance or reduction

scrapeRub harshly against
abrasionShallow surface wound
grazeFeed on growing plants

scratch · laceration · gash · sore · lesion · skinned knee · road rash · burn · blister · chafe

Categories

healingmeditation, emotional healing, yoga, tissue repair, mindfulness
skin conditionseczema, psoriasis, hives, dermatitis, rash
wound healingscar, granulation, wound closure, scar formation, tissue repair
brow tattoosmicroblading, permanent makeup, feathering, pigment, blade
blood processesclotting, coagulation, circulation, blood flow, hemostasis
Self-repairhealing, regeneration, recovery, restoration, renewal

Opposites

wound healing process

scabbingbleeding

Blood loss from injury

hemorrhaging · open wound · healed · scarless · weeping

labor relations

scabbingstriking

Noticeably impressive

union solidarity · walking out · picketing · worker solidarity · labor organizing

Family

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG