How do you pronounce chafe?

chafe is pronounced as /ʧeɪf/.

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chafe

😣chafe

verb

/ʧeɪf/

cetera Chaff

Meaning

To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.

Example Sentences

The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.

Example Expressions

chafe at the bit

Synonyms

irritate, rub, scrape, abrade, annoy

Antonyms

soothe, comfort

Collocations

chafe against, chafe at, chafe under, chafe skin

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