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1. chafe
verb. ['ˈtʃeɪf'] become or make sore by or as if by rubbing.
Antonyms
Etymology
- chaufen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaufer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Chafe
- unsafe
- strafe
- lataif
- scaife
- grafe
- waif
- safe
- raiff
- rafe
How do you pronounce chafe?
Pronounce chafe as ʧeɪf.
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Sentences with chafe
1. Adjective
Taping or wrapping your toes in athletic bandages or moleskin can prevent chafe associated with blisters.
2. Verb, base form
Route the wire, so that it does not chafe against metal and short.
3. Noun, singular or mass
A bouncing hip pack can throw your rhythm or chafe** uncomfortably, so make sure there's no movement.
2. chafe
noun. ['ˈtʃeɪf'] anger produced by some annoying irritation.
Synonyms
Etymology
- chaufen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaufer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. chafe
verb. ['ˈtʃeɪf'] feel extreme irritation or anger.
Antonyms
Etymology
- chaufen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaufer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. chafe
verb. ['ˈtʃeɪf'] cause friction.
Etymology
- chaufen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaufer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. chafe
verb. ['ˈtʃeɪf'] tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading.
Etymology
- chaufen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaufer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. chafe
verb. ['ˈtʃeɪf'] warm by rubbing, as with the hands.
Antonyms
Etymology
- chaufen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaufer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. chafe
noun. ['ˈtʃeɪf'] soreness and warmth caused by friction.
Synonyms
Etymology
- chaufen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaufer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. chafe
verb. ['ˈtʃeɪf'] cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations.
Synonyms
Etymology
- chaufen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- chaufer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))