Chafe and Tempt

Chafe

Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

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

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

Tempt

Tempt verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.

Chafe and tempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Tempt".

Nearby Words: tempting, temptation, tempter

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