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chafe - soreness and warmth caused by friction; "he had a nasty chafe on his knee" |
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rawness,
soreness,
tenderness a chilly dampness; "the rawness of the midnight air"
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| verb |
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chafe - become or make sore by or as if by rubbing |
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gall,
fret |
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irritate excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame; "Aspirin irritates my stomach"
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chafe - tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog's neck" |
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excoriate |
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abrade,
abrase,
corrade,
rub down,
rub off wear away
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chafe - warm by rubbing, as with the hands |
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warm make warm or warmer; "The blanket will warm you"
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chafe - feel extreme irritation or anger; "He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation" |
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experience,
feel go through (mental or physical states or experiences); "get an idea"; "experience vertigo"; "get nauseous"; "receive injuries"; "have a feeling"
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