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CHAFES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Chafes.

Chafes - as a noun

Soreness and warmth caused by friction

Example: "He had a nasty chafe on his knee"

Anger produced by some annoying irritation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoyancevexation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
angercholerire
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Chafes - as a verb

Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fretgall

Feel extreme irritation or anger

Example: "He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation"

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoybotherdevilget atget togravelirritatenarknettleragrilevex
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

Example: "This leash chafes the dog's neck"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excoriate

Cause friction

Example: "My sweater scratches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frayfretrubscratch

Warm by rubbing, as with the hands

Example Sentences

"The rough fabric of the sweater chafes against my skin."
"The collar of the shirt chafes his neck and irritates him."
"The rope chafes against the metal edge, causing it to fray."
"Constant friction between the thighs while walking chafes the skin."
"The dry winter air chafes my hands and makes them rough."
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Word Game Points

Is CHAFES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chafes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHAFES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CHAFES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chafes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHAFES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CHAFES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chafes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHAFES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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