Acerbate and Chafe

Acerbate

Acerbate verb - Cause to be bitter or resentful.
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Chafe and acerbate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Acerbate".

Nearby Words: acerbity, acerbated

Chafe

Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

Acerbate and chafe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acerbate" instead a verb "Chafe".

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer
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