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to chafe
01
to be irritated or annoyed by minor disturbances or constraints
Examples
She chafed under the strict rules of the school.
He chafed at his colleague's constant complaints.
02
(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something
Examples
After the long hike, the straps of his backpack caused his shoulders to chafe, leaving red marks.
The runner 's thighs began to chafe from the friction of his shorts during the marathon.
2.1
to make a body part become sore or irritated by rubbing against it
Examples
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.
03
to generate warmth or stimulate circulation by rubbing
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
A chafe formed under his backpack strap.
The long run left a painful chafe on her thighs.
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