chafe

VERBNOUN /tʃeɪf/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH C

chafe is a valid 5-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3H4A1F4E1
3 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 1 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING

What does chafe mean?

VERB · 6 SENSES
1

Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing.

SYNONYMS
BROADER
2

Cause friction.

3

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations.

BROADER
4

Tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading.

“This leash chafes the dog's neck”

SYNONYMS
5

Feel extreme irritation or anger.

6

Warm by rubbing, as with the hands.

BROADER
NOUN · 2 SENSES
2

Soreness and warmth caused by friction.

“he had a nasty chafe on his knee”