Chafe and Galling

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Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

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Galling is a synonym for chafe. In some cases you can replace term "Galling" with "Chafe", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

Galling adjective - Causing annoyance.

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Chafe is a synonym for galling. Sometimes you can use "Chafe" instead the word "Galling" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: gall, galled

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Galling and Chafe. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/chafe/galling

Chafe & Galling. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/chafe/galling>.

Galling or Chafe. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/chafe/galling.

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