Synonyms of CHAFING

verb

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

   • CHAFE13
   • GALL5
   • FRET7

2. feel extreme irritation or anger

   • CHAFE13

3. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

   • ANNOY8
   • RAG4
   • BOTHER11
   • IRRITATE8
   • RILE4
   • NARK8
   • NETTLE6
   • GRAVEL10
   • VEX13
   • CHAFE13
   • DEVIL9

   Also: get to, get at.

4. tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

   • CHAFE13
   • EXCORIATE18

5. cause friction

   • RUB5
   • FRAY10
   • FRET7
   • CHAFE13
   • SCRATCH14

6. warm by rubbing, as with the hands

   • CHAFE13