Chafe and Tatter

Chafe

Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

Tatter and chafe are semantically related in wear away topic. In some cases you can use "Tatter" instead a verb "Chafe".

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

Tatter

Tatter verb - To cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it.

Chafe and tatter are semantically related in shred topic. Sometimes you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Tatter".

Nearby Words: tatting, tattered, tatty, tattler, tatted
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