Chafe and Tease

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

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

Tease verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.

Usage example: grew up being teased because his parents were hog farmers

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Chafe and tease are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Tease".

Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel

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