Chafe and Wince

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Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

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

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

Wince verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.

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Chafe and wince are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Wince".

Nearby Words: winced, wincing

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