Chafing and Grinding

Chafing

Chafing noun - Soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction.

Grinding and chafing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grinding" instead a noun "Chafing".

Nearby Words: chafe, chafed, chafer

Grinding

Grinding noun - A harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears).
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Chafing and grinding are semantically related. You can use "Chafing" instead a noun "Grinding".

Nearby Words: grind, grinder, grinded
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