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From the verb chafe: (⇒ conjugate)
chafing is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p

chafe
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Sense: To rub

Synonyms:

abrade, grate , scrape , massage , rub , scrub , scratch , chap , graze , inflame, irritate, rasp, scuff

Sense: To annoy

Synonyms:

irritate, vex, harass , bother , disturb , annoy, nettle, irk, provoke , rile, rankle

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