chafe | English to English Dictionary

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chafe

(/tS//eI/f )

become or make sore by or as if by rubbing(verb.perception)

Synonym:
fret, gall

source: wordnet30
feel extreme irritation or anger(verb.emotion)

source: wordnet30
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations(verb.emotion)

Synonym:
annoy, bother, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex

source: wordnet30
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading(verb.contact)

Example:
This leash chafes the dog's neck.

Synonym:
excoriate

source: wordnet30
cause friction(verb.contact)

Synonym:
fray, fret, rub, scratch

source: wordnet30
warm by rubbing, as with the hands(verb.change)

source: wordnet30
To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.(verb)

source: webster1913
To rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction.(verb)

source: webster1913

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