Chafes Synonyms

Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. rubs
  2. frets
  3. galls
  4. scratches
  5. massages
  6. irritates
  7. scrapes
  8. abrades
  9. grates
  10. frays
  11. excoriates
Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. vexes
  2. irritates
  3. nettles
  4. harasses
  5. riles
  6. bothers
  7. irks
  8. galls
  9. frets
  10. wears
  11. excoriates
  12. annoys
  13. ruffles
  14. disturbs
  15. scratches
  16. scolds
  17. rubs
  18. provokes
  19. rages
  20. inflames
  21. gets
  22. incenses
  23. grinds
  24. exasperates
  25. fumes
  26. excites
  27. bugs
  28. rags
  29. banters
  30. angers
  31. abrades
  32. aggravates
To worry over trifles
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. pothers
  2. fusses

Words Related to Chafes

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Chafes Sentence Examples

  • There was free scope given for the indulgence of that political imagination which revels in revolution and chafes at prescriptive bondage.

  • It is not for the loss of liberty and of the senatorian rule that he chafes, but for the loss of the old national manliness and self-respect.

  • The feckin ' family thermos flask still chafes on amorous picnics with my secretary.

  • When you wear them running or lifting weights, you can ensure that loose fabric does not get caught in any machinery or chafes as you run.

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