Chafe and Squirm

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Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

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

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

Squirm verb - To make jerky or restless movements.

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Chafe and squirm are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Squirm".

Nearby Words: squirmy, squirming

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