Chafe and Chide

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Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

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

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

Chide verb - To criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault.

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Chafe and chide are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Chide".

Nearby Word: chiding

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