Chafe Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Chafe

Meaning 1 : become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

    Synonyms : fret,  gall
Meaning 2 : cause friction

    Synonyms : fray,  fret,  rub,  scratch
Meaning 3 : anger produced by some annoying irritation

    Synonyms : annoyance,  vexation
Meaning 4 : cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

    Synonyms : annoy,  bother,  devil,  get at,  get to,  gravel,  irritate,  nark,  nettle,  rag,  rile,  vex
Meaning 5 : tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

    Example : This leash chafes the dog's neck

    Synonyms : excoriate
Meaning 6 : feel extreme irritation or anger

Meaning 7 : soreness and warmth caused by friction

    Example : he had a nasty chafe on his knee

Meaning 8 : warm by rubbing, as with the hands

How to Pronounce Chafe

  • tʃeɪf


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