Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Chafe.
How to pronounce chafe:
US
Chafe - as a noun
Soreness and warmth caused by friction
Example: "He had a nasty chafe on his knee"
Anger produced by some annoying irritation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoyance14vexation18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anger6choler11ire3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Chafe - as a verb
Feel extreme irritation or anger
Example: "He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation"
Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoy8bother11devil9get atget togravel10irritate8nark8nettle6rag4rile4vex13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displease12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
Example: "This leash chafes the dog's neck"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excoriate18Warm by rubbing, as with the hands
Example Sentences
"The collar of his shirt began to chafe against his neck."
"Her shoes were too tight and started to chafe her heels."
"The rough rope chafed his wrists, leaving them red and sore."
"The constant friction from the backpack straps chafed his shoulders."
"The tag on the shirt chafed against her skin and caused irritation."
Word Game Points
Is CHAFE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chafe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHAFE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is CHAFE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chafe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHAFE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is CHAFE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chafe is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHAFE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
