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chafed Definition and Meaning in English (chafed definition)

verb
Synonyms:rubbed rawirritatedsore
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Chafed definition: To make a part of the body sore or raw by rubbing against something.

Definitions of Chafed

  1. 1verb

    To make a part of the body sore or raw by rubbing against something.

  2. 2adjective

    Describing skin that is sore or raw due to friction or rubbing.

  3. 3verb

    To feel or cause annoyance, irritation, or impatience, often due to restrictions or delays.

Example Sentences

casual

“The rough rope chafed his hands during the climb.”

casual

“Her skin was chafed from the long walk in ill-fitting shoes.”

casual

“He chafed at the constant delays in the project.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivechafe
third person singularchafes
present participlechafing

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Chafed definition: To make a part of the body sore or raw by rubbing against something.
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'Chafed' translates to 'chafed' in English. Chafed definition: To make a part of the body sore or raw by rubbing against something.
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