Chafe and Scald

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Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

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

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

Scald verb - Burn with a hot liquid or steam.

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Chafe and scald are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Scald".

Nearby Words: scalding, scalded

chafe legs

scald legs

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