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chafe
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- pronunciation:
- cheIf
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
chafes, chafing, chafed |
definition 1: |
to abrade, irritate, or wear away by rubbing.
The tight sleeves chafe my wrists.- synonyms:
- abrade
- similar words:
- erode, excoriate, fray, frazzle, fret, gall, graze, irritate, scrape
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definition 2: |
to make warm by rubbing.
Chafing the feet will help stop frostbite.- similar words:
- massage, rub, warm
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related words: |
aggravate, heat, irk, scratch, vex, wear |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to rub or press against something, esp. resulting in friction or wear.
The donkey chafed against the harness.- similar words:
- bind, fret, press, pull, push, rub, scrape
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definition 2: |
to become annoyed as a result of repeated or constant irritation.
She chafed at the restrictions on her freedom.- similar words:
- fret, fume, rage, seethe, stew
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related words: |
anger, offend, take exception |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
irritation or vexation; annoyance.
- synonyms:
- annoyance, irritation, vexation
- similar words:
- bother, rub
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definition 2: |
wear, heat, or pain caused by friction.
- synonyms:
- abrasion
- similar words:
- burn, graze, scrape, sore, soreness, wear
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