Ail and Chafe

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Ail verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

Usage example: parents who were at a loss to explain what was ailing their normally vivacious daughter

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

Nearby Word: ailed

Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

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

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

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