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- Dictionarychafe/tʃeɪf/
verb
- 1. (with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something: "the collar chafed his neck" Similar
- 2. rub (a part of the body) to restore warmth or sensation: "I chafed her feet and wrapped the blanket round her" Similar
noun
- 1. wear or damage caused by rubbing: "to prevent chafe the ropes should lie flat"
- 2. a state of annoyance: archaic "into what an unprofitable chafe you have put yourself!"
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