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chafe

US/t͡ʃeɪf/ uncommon archaic

verb

1.

become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

Synonyms
2.

feel extreme irritation or anger

  • “He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation”
3.

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

  • “Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me”
  • “It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves”
4.

tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

  • “This leash chafes the dog”
Synonyms
5.

cause friction

  • “my sweater scratches”
6.

warm by rubbing, as with the hands

noun

1.

soreness and warmth caused by friction

  • “he had a nasty chafe on his knee”

Phrases

  • chafe at the bit
  • chafing dish
  • chafing gear

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