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to chafe
01
to be irritated or annoyed by minor disturbances or constraints
Exemples
She chafed under the strict rules of the school.
He chafed at his colleague's constant complaints.
02
gratter
(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something
Exemples
After the long hike, the straps of his backpack caused his shoulders to chafe, leaving red marks.
Après la longue randonnée, les bretelles de son sac à dos ont fait que ses épaules s'écorchaient, laissant des marques rouges.
The runner 's thighs began to chafe from the friction of his shorts during the marathon.
Les cuisses du coureur ont commencé à s'irriter à cause du frottement de son short pendant le marathon.
2.1
irriter, frotter
to make a body part become sore or irritated by rubbing against it
Exemples
The rough collar of his uniform chafed his neck, causing a painful rash.
Le col rugueux de son uniforme irritait son cou, provoquant une éruption cutanée douloureuse.
The harsh fabric of the new socks chafed her ankles until they were sore.
Le tissu rugueux des nouvelles chaussettes irrita ses chevilles jusqu'à ce qu'elles soient douloureuses.
03
to generate warmth or stimulate circulation by rubbing
Exemples
He chafed his hands together to stay warm.
She chafed his stiff shoulders in relief.
Chafe
01
anger, irritation, or annoyance caused by a minor provocation or constraint
Exemples
His constant lateness was a chafe to everyone on the team.
She felt a chafe at the bureaucratic delays.
02
soreness, warmth, or irritation of the skin or body caused by rubbing or friction
Exemples
A chafe formed under his backpack strap.
The long run left a painful chafe on her thighs.
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chafed
chafing
chafe
