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chafe Definition and Meaning in English (chafe definition)

verb
Synonyms:rubabradegraze
Quick Answer • Definition

Chafe definition: To rub against something, causing irritation or soreness to the skin.

Definitions of Chafe

  1. 1verb

    To rub against something, causing irritation or soreness to the skin.

  2. 2verb

    To feel or cause annoyance or impatience, especially due to restriction or delay.

  3. 3noun

    An area of skin made sore by rubbing.

Example Sentences

“The rough fabric began to chafe her skin.”

“He began to chafe under the strict rules of the new job.”

“The constant friction caused a chafe on his heel.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularchafes
past tensechafed
present participlechafing
agent nounchafer

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Chafe definition: To rub against something, causing irritation or soreness to the skin.
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'Chafe' translates to 'chafe' in English. Chafe definition: To rub against something, causing irritation or soreness to the skin.
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