Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "chafe" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

antichafe chafage chafe at the bit chafen chafer chafesome chafeweed chafing dish chafing gear

Etymologically Related To

caldron

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

abrade abrase adjoin anger choler contact corrade displease experience feel ire irritate meet rawness rub down rub off soreness tenderness touch warm

Type Of (IsA)

tenderness

Manner Of

abrade feel irritate warm

Related Terms

annoy chagrin conflict enrage exasperate excite expression fret friction fume heat incense irritate mind nettle offend opinionated passion provoke rage rub ruffle stimulate tease vex vexation vexed wear

Similar Terms

annoy bother devil get at get to gravel irritate nark nettle rag rile vex

Synonym Network

annoy annoyance rub

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