Chafing [verb]
Definition of Chafing:
rub, grind against
Synonyms of Chafing:
● Irritate
● Ruffle
● Peel
● Inflame
● Scratch
● Damage
● Scrape
● Hurt
● Impair
● Grate
● Graze
● Abrade
● Skin
● Gall
● Erode
● Bark
● Corrode
● Wear
Opposite/Antonyms of Chafing:
● Rebuild
● Build
● Cheer
● Please
● Help
● Fix
● Cover
● Smooth
● Assist
● Aid
● Mend
● Heal
● Placate
● Soothe
● Calm
Sentence/Example of Chafing:
Dorothy found Mr. Rushmere chafing with passion, when she returned to the big room to take her simple supper of bread and milk.
"And thou hast saved our lives my brave lass," cried Rushmere, grasping her cold hand, which he was chafing in his own.
She burned in some way to assert herself, the imperious will chafing at the slender barrier of self-control.
I paced the deck for hours, and grew morose and nervous, chafing under the slowness of the stout craft.
He was restless and chafing again; but living in distress as they were, he could not get his thoughts together at all.
For there were many brown-ribbed skeletons swaying airily among the chafing boughs.
You have told me that when you go home you make yourself a chafing-dish supper.
Interned like the anchor-chafing ships That once had flown his flag!
"Sit up and drink this," said the doctor's voice, and I felt him chafing my hand.
A chafing-dish supper is, however, an unique and enjoyable entertainment.