chafe

English Dictionary -> Letter C -> chafe

Search Dictionary:

chafe Definition

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

chafe Synonyms

© Art Branch Inc.