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According to WordNet, the verb "chafe" has 6 sense(s).

201788733 feel extreme irritation or anger; "He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation".

201787955 cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves".

201250908 cause friction; "my sweater scratches".

202119659 become or make sore by or as if by rubbing.

200373397 warm by rubbing, as with the hands.

201253808 tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog's neck".


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