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chafing Definition and Meaning in English (chafing definition)

noun
Synonyms:irritationabrasionsoreness
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Chafing definition: Chafing refers to the irritation or soreness of the skin caused by continuous rubbing or friction.

Definitions of Chafing

  1. 1noun

    Chafing refers to the irritation or soreness of the skin caused by continuous rubbing or friction.

  2. 2adjective

    Describing something that causes irritation or annoyance, often due to friction or restriction.

Example Sentences

casual

“The long hike resulted in chafing on his inner thighs.”

casual

“She applied powder to prevent chafing from her new shoes.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivechafe
third person singularchafes
past tensechafed
agent nounchafer

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Chafing definition: Chafing refers to the irritation or soreness of the skin caused by continuous rubbing or friction.
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'Chafing' translates to 'chafing' in English. Chafing definition: Chafing refers to the irritation or soreness of the skin caused by continuous rubbing or friction.
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