chafe

/tʃeɪf/ verbnoun
5 letters1 syllable13 points in Scrabble®13 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS8
VERB
1

Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing.

2

Cause friction.

3

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations.

4

Tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading.

“This leash chafes the dog's neck”

5

Feel extreme irritation or anger.

6

Warm by rubbing, as with the hands.

NOUN
1

Anger produced by some annoying irritation.

2

Soreness and warmth caused by friction.

“he had a nasty chafe on his knee”

WORD FORMS
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Ends withE
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®13 points
Words With Friends®13 points
Double word26 points
Triple word39 points
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