chafe
—chafe /tʃeɪf/
Ⅰ verb (BE ANNOYED) ↑Verb Endings for chafe ► F0 [I usually + adv/prep] to be or become annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits: » We have been chafing under petty regulations for too long.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming angry and expressing anger
Ⅱ verb (RUB) ↑Verb Endings for chafe 1 F0 [I or T] to make or become damaged or sore by rubbing: » The bracelet was so tight that it started to chafe (my wrist).Thesaurus+: ↑Scratching and rubbing2 F0 [T] OLD-FASHIONED to warm a part of the body by rubbing Thesaurus+: ↑Scratching and rubbing |