English Synonym Finder

chafing

Definitions

The process of becoming sore or damaged through rubbing or friction.

A state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or frustrated.

Examples

The tight straps of my backpack were chafing my shoulders during the long hike.

He applied some ointment to soothe the skin that was chafing from his new running shoes.

Synonyms

abrading rubbing fretting irritating gall scraping vexing

Antonyms

soothing comforting calming easing relieving smoothing pleasing