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chafe v

Chafe means become or make annoyed or impatient because of a restriction or inconvenience. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of chafe

  • become or make annoyed or impatient because of a restriction or inconvenience

Usage examples of chafe

Workers began to chafe at the rule that banned all personal phone calls.

She chafed under her supervisor's constant demands for approval.

His repeated delays chafed the customers who had waited all day.

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