Badger and Chafe

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Badger verb - Annoy persistently.

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

Nearby Words: badge, badgered, badgering

Chafe verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: nothing chafes us so much as those telemarketers who call during the dinner hour

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

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

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