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Chafed
see synonyms of chafedAdjective
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Chafed
see synonyms of chafedverb
1.
to make or become sore or worn by rubbing
2. (transitive)
to warm (the hands, etc) by rubbing
3.
to irritate or be irritated or impatient
he was chafed because he was not allowed out
4. (intr; often foll by on, against, etc)
to cause friction; rub
5. chafe at the bit
noun
6.
a soreness or irritation caused by friction
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Chafed
see synonyms of chafed verb transitiveWord forms: chafed or ˈchafing
1.
to rub so as to stimulate or make warm
2.
to wear away by rubbing
3.
to irritate or make sore by rubbing
4.
to annoy; irritate
verb intransitive
5.
to rub (on or against)
6.
to be or become vexed, irritated, or impatient
noun
7.
an injury or irritation caused by rubbing
8. Archaic
a vexed or annoyed state
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Chafed
see synonyms of chafedv. chafed, chaf·ing, chafes
v.tr.
1. To wear away or irritate by rubbing or friction: The collar chafed my neck.
3. To warm by rubbing, as with the hands.
v.intr.
1. To cause irritation by rubbing or friction: The high collar chafed against my neck.
2. To become worn or sore from rubbing or friction: His skin chafed where the cast had been.
3. To feel irritated or impatient: They chafed at the delay. The reporters chafed under the new restrictions.
n.
1. Warmth, wear, or soreness produced by friction.
2. Annoyance; vexation.
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