soreness and warmth caused by friction; "he had a nasty chafe on his knee";
warm by rubbing, as with the hands;
cause friction; "my sweater scratches";
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog''s neck";
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves";
feel extreme irritation or anger; "He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation";
