Chafe and Provoke

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Chafe

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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Provoke is a synonym for chafe in annoy topic. In some cases you can use "Provoke" instead a verb "Chafe", when it comes to topics like vex, irritate, feelings.

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

Provoke

Provoke verb - Annoy continually or chronically.

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Chafe is a synonym for provoke in anger topic. You can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Provoke", if it concerns topics such as annoy, vex, irritate, feelings.

Nearby Words: provocation, provoking

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