Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enchafe
verb
/ɪnˈʃeɪf/
Definition
To cause irritation or discomfort, especially to the skin.
Examples
- Wearing ill-fitting shoes can enchafe your heels and cause blisters.
- The rough fabric of the shirt began to enchafe her neck after a long day.
- During the hike, the long socks enchafed his legs due to the heat and friction.
Meaning
Enchafe refers to the act of rubbing or chafing that can result in soreness or irritation of the skin.
Synonyms
- Chafe
- Irritate
- Scrape
- Rub
- Abraid
