chafe definition

1. soreness and warmth caused by friction
• examples: he had a nasty chafe on his knee
2. become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
3. feel extreme irritation or anger
• examples: He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation
4. tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
• examples: This leash chafes the dog's neck
5. warm by rubbing, as with the hands