Dictionary Check: chafe
"chafe" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
13
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Definition
noun
soreness and warmth caused by friction
Example:
"he had a nasty chafe on his knee"
noun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
verb
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
verb
feel extreme irritation or anger
Example:
"He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation"
verb
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example:
"Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"
verb
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
Example:
"This leash chafes the dog's neck"
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