Ache and Chafe

Ache

Ache verb - To feel or cause physical pain.
Usage example: my feet ache from all that walking

Chafe and ache are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Ache".

Nearby Words: aching, ached, achy

Chafe

Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

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

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer
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