English dictionary
chafe
nounParts of speech
Definitions
noun
- anger produced by some annoying irritation
noun
- soreness and warmth caused by friction
verb
- warm by rubbing, as with the hands
verb
- cause friction
verb
- tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
verb
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
verb
- feel extreme irritation or anger
verb
- become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
Example sentences
he had a nasty chafe on his knee
my sweater scratches
This leash chafes the dog's neck
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation