Chafing Synonyms

Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. fretting
  2. rubbing
  3. massaging
  4. irritating
  5. scratching
  6. scraping
  7. abrading
  8. grating
  9. excoriating
  10. fraying
Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. vexing
  2. irritating
  3. nettling
  4. harassing
  5. riling
  6. bothering
  7. irking
  8. fretting
  9. annoying
  10. excoriating
  11. wearing
  12. disturbing
  13. ruffling
  14. scratching
  15. scolding
  16. rubbing
  17. provoking
  18. raging
  19. inflaming
  20. incensing
  21. getting
  22. grinding
  23. exasperating
  24. fuming
  25. exciting
  26. bugging
  27. ragging
  28. bantering
  29. angering
  30. abrading
  31. aggravating
To worry over trifles
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. fussing

Words Related to Chafing

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.

Chafing Sentence Examples

  • They wick moisture away from the skin and reduce chafing.

  • Mask strap pads offer relief from chafing and irritation caused by the sleep apnea mask's strap pads.

  • If chafing is a problem, you can opt for CPAP moisture therapy cream.

  • Frequently a flat, red rash resulting from chafing of the diaper against tender skin causes friction rash.

  • By 1835 the Americans were chafing under the Mexican dictatorship.

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