Convulse and Chafe

Convulse

Convulse verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.
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Chafe and convulse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Convulse".

Nearby Words: convulsion, convulsive, convulsing

Chafe

Chafe verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

Convulse and chafe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Convulse" instead a verb "Chafe".

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer
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