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soreness and warmth caused by friction; "he had a nasty chafe on his knee" warm by rubbing, as with the hands tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog''s neck" feel extreme irritation or anger; "He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation" become or make sore by or as if by rubbing anger produced by some annoying irritation cause friction; "my sweater scratches" cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves" |
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