chafed

verb

Definition of chafednext
past tense of chafe
1
as in irritated
to make sore by continued rubbing ill-fitting boots that had badly chafed my heels

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2
as in eroded
to damage or diminish by continued friction constant stepping on a rope will gradually chafe it, rendering it unsafe for rock climbing

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3
as in annoyed
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts nothing chafes us so much as those telemarketers who call during the dinner hour

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chafed
  1. eroded
  2. annoyed
  3. scratched
  4. bothered
  5. aggravated
Verb
  • Amos’ daughter also claimed that her brother had impersonated their dad in communications, disregarded his medical needs, mishandled his finances and exploited and eroded his legacy.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Executive alignment isn’t just a luxury but a necessity, as its absence can create barriers like miscommunication, conflicting priorities and eroded trust.
    Chaitra Vedullapalli, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of eroded
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  • An engineer at the company, Charlie Ward, was annoyed with Amazon’s Super Saving Shipping service, which offered customers free shipping if their order was $25 or more.
    Brian Solis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Someone eating off my plate definitely annoyed me in most situations, but this felt different.
    Jodie Platt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of annoyed
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  • Be careful when using this mixture, as diluted vinegar can dissolve the finish that protects the wood and leave the piece cloudy, dull, or scratched.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Wall Street scratched their heads in June when it was announced Sony was taking Alamo in the midst of talks with Skydance.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of scratched
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  • They cannot be bothered with solving the day-to-day needs-to-survive of their charges.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • What really bothered me wasn't so much losing my job, but that BorgWarner continued to do business in Russia while I was being held prisoner there.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of bothered
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  • Edman opened the playoffs in center field but moved to shortstop in the third game of the NL Division Series against San Diego, when Miguel Rojas aggravated a left-adductor strain.
    Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The situation was further aggravated in 2022 by a fire at a fuel facility in Matanzas, in the island’s west, which destroyed 40% of the country’s main fuel storage structure.
    Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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