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- [cheyf]
- /tʃeɪf/
- /tʃeɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [cheyf]
- /tʃeɪf/
Definitions of chafed word
- verb with object chafed to wear or abrade by rubbing: He chafed his shoes on the rocks. 1
- verb with object chafed to make sore by rubbing: Her collar chafed her neck. 1
- verb with object chafed to irritate; annoy: The dripping of the faucet chafed her nerves. 1
- verb with object chafed to warm by rubbing: to chafe cold hands. 1
- verb with object chafed Obsolete. to heat; make warm. 1
- verb without object chafed to become worn or sore from rubbing: His neck began to chafe from the starched collar. 1
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Origin of chafed
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English chaufen to heat, rub, chafe < Middle French chaufer < Vulgar Latin *calfāre, variant of Latin cal(e)facere, equivalent to cale- (stem of calēre to be hot) + facere to make
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Parts of speech for Chafed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chafed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
chafed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chafed
adjective chafed
- inflamed — to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).
- anguished — Anguished means showing or feeling great mental suffering or physical pain.
- uncomfortable — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.
- splenetic — of the spleen; splenic.
- ulcerated — to form an ulcer; become ulcerous: His skin ulcerated after exposure to radioactive material.
Antonyms for chafed
verb chafed
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- built — Built is the past tense and past participle of build.
- calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.
- cheered — a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc.: The cheers of the fans filled the stadium.
Top questions with chafed
- what does chafed mean?
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- how to heal chafed skin?
- how to not get chafed thighs?
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