chafe

/t‍ʃˈe‍ɪf/

/ˈtʃeɪf/

[verb] [noun]

to chafe

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

synonyms : annoy

(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something

synonyms : fret

gall

2.1

to make a body part become sore or irritated by rubbing against it

to rub a body part so that it becomes warm

tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

synonyms : excoriate

cause friction

synonyms : fray

fret

rub

scratch

feel extreme irritation or anger

Chafe

[NOUN]

anger produced by some annoying irritation

synonyms : annoyance

vexation

soreness and warmth caused by friction

Examples

1. Harry wants more power and position at court than Edward is willing to give him and he chafes at the bit, which only exacerbates his dilema.

2. As soon as the kids saw the pool, they were chafing at the bit to get in.

3. After two hours of waiting in the airport lobby, we were chafing at the bit to finally get on the plane.

4. Their faces are chafed.

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