Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Chafes.
Chafes - 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)
Chafes - 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 rough fabric of the sweater chafes against my skin."
"The collar of the shirt chafes his neck and irritates him."
"The rope chafes against the metal edge, causing it to fray."
"Constant friction between the thighs while walking chafes the skin."
"The dry winter air chafes my hands and makes them rough."
Word Game Points
Is CHAFES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chafes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHAFES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is CHAFES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chafes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHAFES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is CHAFES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chafes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHAFES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
