Chafe Synonyms and Antonyms

chāf
To annoy
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. bother
  2. irritate
  3. annoy
  4. vex
  5. nettle
  6. fret
  7. gall
  8. disturb
  9. irk
  10. harass
  11. rile
  12. aggravate
  13. bug
  14. abrade
  15. exasperate
  16. anger
  17. banter
  18. get
  19. excite
  20. excoriate
  21. friction
  22. fume
  23. rag
  24. grind
  25. peeve
  26. get to
  27. provoke
  28. incense
  29. put out
  30. inflame
  31. injury
  32. get-at
  33. ruffle
  34. rage
  35. rub
  36. scold
  37. nark
  38. scratch
  39. wear
  40. gravel
  41. devil
Antonyms:
  1. make happy
To worry over trifles
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. fuss
  2. pother
  3. take on
Anger produced by some annoying irritation
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. annoyance
  2. hot-water-heat
  3. preheat
  4. vexation

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Chafe Sentence Examples

  • Fit is everything when it comes to buying baby kids shoes, and it's important to make sure that your baby's new shoes won't pinch or chafe.

  • For example, a wool dress can actually chafe delicate skin, but a slip adds a soft layer of fabric that protects and soothes.

  • In addition, some companies also offer tagless boxers and super-soft waistbands that don't bind, chafe or leave marks.

  • Might really REALLY chafe if it blew up on your back.

  • Shorts, capris, and pants designed for golf must not chafe, even after long hours of walking.

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