chafe
🇺🇸
/tʃeɪf/
🇬🇧
/tʃeɪf/
verb
R
to become sore or painful because of something rubbing against it
The tight collar chafed her neck.
R
to feel irritated or annoyed by something, especially because it restricts your freedom
Teenagers often chafe under strict rules.
translation
to become sore or painful because of something rubbing against it; to feel irritated or annoyed by something, especially because it restricts your freedom
Word Forms
3rd Present
chafes
Past
chafed
Perfect
chafed
Progressive
chafing