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chafe Listen to audio/ˈeɪf/ verb
chafes; chafed; chaf·ing
1 [no obj] : to become irritated or annoyed : to feel impatient — usually + against, at, or under After working outdoors for years, he chafed at being stuck in an office all day. Local builders are chafing under the new regulations. She chafed against the strict policies of the school.
2 a : to cause soreness or damage by rubbing against something (such as your skin) [+ obj] When the strap is too tight, it chafes the baby's skin. [no obj] If my boots aren't laced up tight they chafe.
b [no obj] : to become sore or damaged from rubbing
The baby's skin will chafe if the strap is too tight.

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