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to chafe
01
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
02
(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something
2.1
to make a body part become sore or irritated by rubbing against it
Example
The metal buckle of the seatbelt chafed her skin, leaving a red mark after the long car ride.
The rough collar of his uniform chafed his neck, causing a painful rash.
The harsh fabric of the new socks chafed her ankles until they were sore.
The edges of the heavy gloves chafed his wrists as he worked, causing irritation and soreness.
He had to frequently adjust the strap of his bag to prevent it from chafing his shoulder.
03
to rub a body part so that it becomes warm
04
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
05
cause friction
06
feel extreme irritation or anger
Example
The rough collar of his uniform chafed his neck, causing a painful rash.
The metal buckle of the seatbelt chafed her skin, leaving a red mark after the long car ride.
The harsh fabric of the new socks chafed her ankles until they were sore.
The edges of the heavy gloves chafed his wrists as he worked, causing irritation and soreness.
As soon as the kids saw the pool, they were chafing at the bit to get in.
