chafe

1 of 2

verb

ˈchāf

chafed; chafing

transitive verb

: irritate, vex

The noise of the children playing chafed her.

: to warm by rubbing especially with the hands

: to rub so as to wear away : abrade

the strap chafed his skin

The boat chafed its sides against the dock.

: to make sore by or as if by rubbing

The tight collar chafed his neck.

intransitive verb

: to feel irritation, discontent, or impatience : fret

chafes at the rules

: to rub and thereby cause wear or irritation

The baby's skin chafes if the strap is too tight.

Synonyms

Verb

abrade
excoriate
fret
gall
irritate

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb When the strap is too tight, it chafes the baby's skin. If my boots aren't laced up tight they chafe. The baby's skin will chafe if the strap is too tight.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Iowa Democrats chafe at that criticism, noting the state was early to back barrier-breakers like Barack Obama.

Isabella Murray, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2022 Sisi was famously rebellious, and soon began to chafe against the court's restrictive power structure—and if the official synopsis is anything to go by, that rebellion will be front and center in the series, which begins in Sisi's teenage years.

Emma Dibdin, Town & Country, 4 Aug. 2022 His more moderate positions have put him at odds with a growing share of Republicans who chafe at COVID-19 restrictions and repeat the false claim that widespread fraud cost former President Donald Trump re-election.

Geoff Mulvihill, chicagotribune.com, 6 Feb. 2022 His more moderate positions have put him at odds with a growing share of Republicans who chafe at COVID-19 restrictions and repeat the false claim that widespread fraud cost former President Donald Trump re-election.

Geoff Mulvihill, ajc, 6 Feb. 2022 His more moderate positions have put him at odds with a growing share of Republicans who chafe at COVID-19 restrictions and repeat the false claim that widespread fraud cost former President Donald Trump re-election.

Geoff Mulvihill, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Feb. 2022 At first, Gurley seemed to chafe at being barred from watching the Warriors play in person.

Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 But lately there have been increasing signs that the bonds of friendship—and profit—have started to chafe a bit.

Nathaniel Taplin, WSJ, 10 June 2022 Schwartz, raised upper middle class, started to chafe by high school under expectations both societal and familial.

Dwain Hebda, Arkansas Online, 5 June 2022

Noun

Abrasion-resistant seams reduce friction for chafe-free climbs while lightweight fabrics make the items more breathable.

Anna Haines, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Simply rub in the cream to any areas that may rub and glide through the world chafe-free.

ELLE, 18 June 2022 Other musts: chafe-free seams, zero wedgies, and comfortable fabrics.

Lauren Joseph, SELF, 4 Apr. 2022 The chamois is equal to any top-level insert and has kept me comfy and chafe-free for rides as long as 10 hours.

Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2014 Anyway, to get back to the subject, the definitions for chafe are broad and grumpy: to irritate and vex, to abrade, to rub so as to wear away, to make sore, to feel irritation, discontent or impatience.

Bernadette Kinlaw, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2021 Plus, these shorts are available in sizes XXS to 3X. With a five-inch inseam, these classic running shorts provide plenty of coverage and chafe-free wear.

Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2021 Judges who are supposed to be neutral chafe at having to elicit testimony.

Arkansas Online, 24 Apr. 2021 Setting aside the attachment to childhood and to the suburbs in which the Butlers’ own childhoods took place, this song has Chassagne chafe at and ultimately reject the strictures of suburban life.

Jack Butler, National Review, 18 Aug. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English chaufen to warm, from Anglo-French chaufer, from Vulgar Latin *calfare, alteration of Latin calefacere, from calēre to be warm + facere to make — more at lee, do

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	chafe
释义	chafe 1 of 2 verb ˈchāf chafed; chafing transitive verb 1 : irritate, vex The noise of the children playing chafed her. 2 : to warm by rubbing especially with the hands 3 a : to rub so as to wear away : abrade the strap chafed his skin The boat chafed its sides against the dock. b : to make sore by or as if by rubbing The tight collar chafed his neck. intransitive verb 1 : to feel irritation, discontent, or impatience : fret chafes at the rules 2 : to rub and thereby cause wear or irritation The baby's skin chafes if the strap is too tight. chafe 2 of 2 noun 1 : a state of vexation : rage the cardinal in a state of chafe sent for him William Camden 2 : injury or wear caused by friction Gloves provide protection against chafe. also : friction, rubbing Synonyms Verb abrade excoriate fret gall irritate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb When the strap is too tight, it chafes the baby's skin. If my boots aren't laced up tight they chafe. The baby's skin will chafe if the strap is too tight. Recent Examples on the Web Verb Iowa Democrats chafe at that criticism, noting the state was early to back barrier-breakers like Barack Obama. Isabella Murray, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2022 Sisi was famously rebellious, and soon began to chafe against the court's restrictive power structure—and if the official synopsis is anything to go by, that rebellion will be front and center in the series, which begins in Sisi's teenage years. Emma Dibdin, Town & Country, 4 Aug. 2022 His more moderate positions have put him at odds with a growing share of Republicans who chafe at COVID-19 restrictions and repeat the false claim that widespread fraud cost former President Donald Trump re-election. Geoff Mulvihill, chicagotribune.com, 6 Feb. 2022 His more moderate positions have put him at odds with a growing share of Republicans who chafe at COVID-19 restrictions and repeat the false claim that widespread fraud cost former President Donald Trump re-election. Geoff Mulvihill, ajc, 6 Feb. 2022 His more moderate positions have put him at odds with a growing share of Republicans who chafe at COVID-19 restrictions and repeat the false claim that widespread fraud cost former President Donald Trump re-election. Geoff Mulvihill, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Feb. 2022 At first, Gurley seemed to chafe at being barred from watching the Warriors play in person. Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 But lately there have been increasing signs that the bonds of friendship—and profit—have started to chafe a bit. Nathaniel Taplin, WSJ, 10 June 2022 Schwartz, raised upper middle class, started to chafe by high school under expectations both societal and familial. Dwain Hebda, Arkansas Online, 5 June 2022 Noun Abrasion-resistant seams reduce friction for chafe-free climbs while lightweight fabrics make the items more breathable. Anna Haines, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Simply rub in the cream to any areas that may rub and glide through the world chafe-free. ELLE, 18 June 2022 Other musts: chafe-free seams, zero wedgies, and comfortable fabrics. Lauren Joseph, SELF, 4 Apr. 2022 The chamois is equal to any top-level insert and has kept me comfy and chafe-free for rides as long as 10 hours. Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2014 Anyway, to get back to the subject, the definitions for chafe are broad and grumpy: to irritate and vex, to abrade, to rub so as to wear away, to make sore, to feel irritation, discontent or impatience. Bernadette Kinlaw, Arkansas Online, 31 May 2021 Plus, these shorts are available in sizes XXS to 3X. With a five-inch inseam, these classic running shorts provide plenty of coverage and chafe-free wear. Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2021 Judges who are supposed to be neutral chafe at having to elicit testimony. Arkansas Online, 24 Apr. 2021 Setting aside the attachment to childhood and to the suburbs in which the Butlers’ own childhoods took place, this song has Chassagne chafe at and ultimately reject the strictures of suburban life. Jack Butler, National Review, 18 Aug. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English chaufen to warm, from Anglo-French chaufer, from Vulgar Latin calfare, alteration of Latin calefacere, from calēre* to be warm + facere to make — more at lee, do First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition chafe verb ˈchāf chafed; chafing 1 : to become irritated or impatient Some of the guests chafed at the sleeping arrangements. 2 : to rub so as to wear away or make sore Chains chafed the skin of the animal's legs. Medical Definition chafe 1 of 2 transitive verb ˈchāf chafed; chafing : to irritate or make sore by or as if by rubbing chafe 2 of 2 noun : injury caused by friction chafe 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to irritate to make sore by continued rubbing ill-fitting boots that had badly chafed my heels Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance irritate abrade scratch excoriate scrape fret gall skin graze burn peel inflame flay enflame 2 as in to wear to damage or diminish by continued friction constant stepping on a rope will gradually chafe it, rendering it unsafe for rock climbing Synonyms & Similar Words wear erode fray rub abrade reduce gall fret shave frazzle gnaw scrape erase bite corrade sharpen scuff rasp eat graze chew corrode sandpaper scour sandblast grate file disintegrate nibble wear out dissolve grind rub out decompose whet hone wipe (away) break down break up 3 as in to annoy to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts nothing chafes us so much as those telemarketers who call during the dinner hour Synonyms & Similar Words annoy irritate bother persecute bug aggravate get exasperate irk itch worry vex spite rile nark infuriate grate eat gripe gall ruffle pique peeve anger plague frost tease get to nettle put out wear on provoke nag insult rasp offend burn (up) harass rub the wrong way upset discomfort hassle rouse enrage get on one's nerves heckle stick in one's craw rankle get one's goat agitate inflame set one's teeth on edge hack (off) harry distress badger outrage roil pester disquiet fret unsettle undo madden antagonize exercise perturb miff enflame devil affront incense bait unhinge discompose bullyrag ballyrag hagride freak (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms placate appease oblige conciliate pacify satisfy mollify please gratify delight soothe assure propitiate comfort cheer reassure gladden content console quiet solace See More chafe 2 of 2 noun 1 as in indignation Synonyms & Similar Words indignation ire anger umbrage gall dudgeon pique outrage discomfort dander irritation resentment huff irritability upset angriness trouble pet distress perturbation peeve agitation irateness displeasure bother snappishness irritableness vexation grief exasperation disturbance frustration aggravation annoyance pip botheration aggro Antonyms & Near Antonyms pleasure delight 2 as in abrasion Synonyms & Similar Words abrasion scratch swelling rupture wound scrape bruise strain hurt harm contusion lesion boo-boo burn scald detriment injury bump gash scathe laceration scar sear disability damage cut disfigurement concussion affliction impairment disablement defacement Antonyms & Near Antonyms recovery healing remedy cure fix
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chafe

verb

noun

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Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

verb

Medical Definition

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verb

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