Definition of chafe

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  • chafe is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • chafe is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • chafe is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of chafe

  • become or make sore by or as if by rubbing (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. fret
    2. gall
  • cause friction (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. fray
    2. fret
    3. rub
    4. scratch
  • anger produced by some annoying irritation (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. annoyance
    2. vexation
  • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. annoy
    2. bother
    3. devil
    4. get at
    5. get to
    6. gravel
    7. irritate
    8. nark
    9. nettle
    10. rag
    11. rile
    12. vex
  • tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading (verb)

    Examples

    1. This leash chafes the dog's neck

    Synonyms

    1. excoriate
  • feel extreme irritation or anger (verb)
  • soreness and warmth caused by friction (noun)

    Examples

    1. he had a nasty chafe on his knee
  • warm by rubbing, as with the hands (verb)

See definition of chafe in Merriam Webster