Scrabble & Words with friends points
- chafes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
- chafes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
- chafes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14
Definition of chafes
- become or make sore by or as if by rubbing (verb)
Synonyms
- fret
- gall
- cause friction (verb)
Synonyms
- fray
- fret
- rub
- scratch
- anger produced by some annoying irritation (noun)
Synonyms
- annoyance
- vexation
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations (verb)
Synonyms
- annoy
- bother
- devil
- get at
- get to
- gravel
- irritate
- nark
- nettle
- rag
- rile
- vex
- tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading (verb)
Examples
- This leash chafes the dog's neck
Synonyms
- excoriate
- feel extreme irritation or anger (verb)
- soreness and warmth caused by friction (noun)
Examples
- he had a nasty chafe on his knee
- warm by rubbing, as with the hands (verb)
See definition of chafes in Merriam Webster