verb🔗ShareTo excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm."The cold wind chafes my cheeks, making them red and warm. "physiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate."The constant criticism from her boss chafes her, making her feel stressed and undervalued. "emotionmindsensationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fret and wear by rubbing."to chafe a cable"bodywearsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction."The rough fabric of the new backpack chafed her shoulders after only a few hours of carrying it. "actionwearconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be worn by rubbing."A cable chafes."wearbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo have a feeling of vexation; to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated."The constant criticism from his boss chafes him. "mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
