Chafing and Fret

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Chafing adjective - Causing annoyance.

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Fret is a synonym for chafing in annoy topic. In some cases you can use "Fret" instead a verb "Chafing".

Nearby Words: chafe, chafed, chafer

Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

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Chafing is a synonym for fret. Sometimes you can replace term "Chafing" with "Fret", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

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