Chafe and Scratching

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Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

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

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

Scratching noun - A harsh noise made by scraping.

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Chafe is a synonym for scratching. Sometimes you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Scratching".

Nearby Words: scratch, scratched, scratchy

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