Definitions
verb
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
verb
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
“This leash chafes the dog's neck”
verb
feel extreme irritation or anger
noun
soreness and warmth caused by friction
“he had a nasty chafe on his knee”
verb
warm by rubbing, as with the hands
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