Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chafe
verb
/tʃeɪf/
Definition
To make sore by rubbing against something.
Examples
- The constant movement in the shoes began to chafe my heels.
- She felt her skin chafe after spending hours in the harsh wind.
- The backpack straps began to chafe my shoulders during the hike.
Meaning
Chafe refers to the irritation or discomfort that occurs when skin rubs against another surface, or when something is rubbed together.
Synonyms
- abrade
- irritate
- scrape
- wear
- rub
