Birse
Birse noun - An intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something.
Usage example: as the lad's birse is fair up, it'd be best to leave him alone
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Synonyms for Birse
Chafe
Chafe noun - Soreness and warmth caused by friction.
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Chafe and Birse. (2017). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/birse/chafe
Birse & Chafe. N.p., 2017. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/birse/chafe>.
Chafe or Birse. 2017. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/birse/chafe.
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