Word Meaning

chafe definition and meaning

v. t. To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.
v. t. To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.
v. t. To fret and wear by rubbing; as, to chafe a cable.
v. i. To rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction.
v. i. To be worn by rubbing; as, a cable chafes.
v. i. To have a feeling of vexation; to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated.
n. Heat excited by friction.
n. Injury or wear caused by friction.
n. Vexation; irritation of mind; rage.

Crossword clues for chafe

- Abrade
- Abrade by rubbing
- Become sore from rubbing
- Cynics initially go on and on about desire
- Hogshead served in cafe just to irritate
- Make sore by rubbing
- Rub abrasively
- Rub against
- Rub and scratch a feline's midsection
- Rub and scratch a feline’s midsection
- To fret
- Wear by rubbing
- Yearn