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chafe
verb(chafe)
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
Synonyms: fret, gall,
chafe
verb(chafe)
cause friction
Synonyms: fray, fret, rub, scratch,
chafe
noun(chafe)
anger produced by some annoying irritation
Synonyms: annoyance, vexation,
chafe
verb(chafe)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Synonyms: annoy, bother, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex,
chafe
verb(chafe)
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
Synonyms: excoriate,
Examples:
This leash chafes the dog's neck.
chafe
verb(chafe)
feel extreme irritation or anger
chafe
noun(chafe)
soreness and warmth caused by friction
Examples:
He had a nasty chafe on his knee.
chafe
verb(chafe)
warm by rubbing, as with the hands

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