chafing (Meaning)
chafing (n)
soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
chafing (p pr. & vb. n.)
of Chafe
chafing (v. t.)
The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing.
Synonyms & Antonyms of chafing
Synonyms:
- burdensome
- mischievous
- thorny
- importunate
- pesty
- upsetting
- disquieting
- infuriating
- brattish
- stressful
- jarring
- discomforting
- distractive
- enraging
- pestilent
- angering
- troublesome
- worrisome
- tiresome
- displeasing
- grating
- troubling
- importune
- biting
- distressing
- offensive
- inconveniencing
- trying
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
chafing Sentence Examples
- The rough fabric of the shoes was chafing against my skin, causing blisters.
- His wet clothes were chafing against his skin, making him uncomfortable.
- The straps of the backpack were chafing her shoulders during the long hike.
- The athlete applied lubricant to prevent chafing caused by repetitive motion.
- The seam of the shirt was chafing against his neck, irritating him.
- The prisoner's handcuffs were chafing his wrists, leaving red marks.
- After a day at the beach, the sand had chafed her skin, causing irritation.
- The horse's saddle was chafing against its back, prompting the rider to adjust it.
- He grimaced as the rope chafed against his palms during the climb.
- The tight waistband of the pants was chafing against his abdomen, making him squirm uncomfortably.
FAQs About the word chafing
soreness or irritation of the skin caused by frictionof Chafe, The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing.
disturbing,irritating, annoying, frustrating, aggravating, bothersome, pesky,irksome, riling, abrasive
delightful, delightful,pleasing, pleasing,
The rough fabric of the shoes was chafing against my skin, causing blisters.
His wet clothes were chafing against his skin, making him uncomfortable.
The straps of the backpack were chafing her shoulders during the long hike.
The athlete applied lubricant to prevent chafing caused by repetitive motion.
