CHAFES Synonyms: 198 Similar and Opposite Words

chafes 1 of 2

verb

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present tense third-person singular of chafe

as in irritates

to make sore by continued rubbing ill-fitting boots that had badly chafed my heels

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as in wears

to damage or diminish by continued friction constant stepping on a rope will gradually chafe it, rendering it unsafe for rock climbing

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as in annoys

to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts nothing chafes us so much as those telemarketers who call during the dinner hour

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chafes

2 of 2

noun

plural of chafe

as in angers

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as in scratches

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There’s also a scene where Sylvie confronts Bob about never talking about his past, a subject that irritates him because of its irrelevance to his larger project.

Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Chafing Chafing occurs when skin rubs against skin or clothing, causing friction that irritates the skin.

Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024

Definition of irritates

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