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to chafe
01
to be irritated or annoyed by minor disturbances or constraints
Esempi
She chafed under the strict rules of the school.
He chafed at his colleague's constant complaints.
02
irritare, sfregare
(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something
Esempi
After the long hike, the straps of his backpack caused his shoulders to chafe, leaving red marks.
Dopo la lunga escursione, gli spallacci dello zaino hanno fatto irritare le sue spalle, lasciando segni rossi.
The runner 's thighs began to chafe from the friction of his shorts during the marathon.
Le cosce del corridore hanno iniziato a irritarsi per l'attrito dei pantaloncini durante la maratona.
2.1
irritare, sfregare
to make a body part become sore or irritated by rubbing against it
Esempi
The rough collar of his uniform chafed his neck, causing a painful rash.
Il colletto ruvido della sua uniforme irritava il suo collo, causando un'eruzione cutanea dolorosa.
The harsh fabric of the new socks chafed her ankles until they were sore.
Il tessuto ruvido dei calzini nuovi irritò le sue caviglie fino a farle diventare doloranti.
03
to generate warmth or stimulate circulation by rubbing
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
A chafe formed under his backpack strap.
The long run left a painful chafe on her thighs.
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