chafe
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(noun) soreness and warmth caused by friction. Examples: "He had a nasty chafe on his knee."
Noun Definition 1
(noun) anger produced by some annoying irritation. Synonyms: annoyance, vexation.
Noun Definition 2
(verb) feel extreme irritation or anger. Examples: "He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation."
Verb Definition 2
(verb) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations. Synonyms: annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex, devil. Examples: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me." "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves."
Verb Definition 3
(verb) tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading. Synonyms: excoriate. Examples: "This leash chafes the dog's neck."
Verb Definition 4
(verb) cause friction. Synonyms: rub, fray, fret, scratch. Examples: "My sweater scratches."
Verb Definition 5