chafed

• Beschreibt Haut, die durch Reibung schmerzhaft gerötet, wund oder abgeschürft ist; auch allgemein: durch Reibung abgenutzt oder aufgescheuert.

Describes skin that has become sore, irritated, or worn away by rubbing.

1. Irritated or sore skinB2formal

   Having skin that is painful, red, or sore due to rubbing or friction.

   Wund gerieben

   • After the long hike, his legs were chafed and raw.
   • She applied lotion to her chafed hands from working in the garden.
   • The tight collar left his neck chafed and uncomfortable.

   Synonymeinflamedirritatedrawsore

   Antonymesmooth

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas durch Reibung zu scheuern oder zu reiben, wodurch Reizung oder Abnutzung entsteht, sowie den Zustand beschreibt, gereizt, verärgert oder ungeduldig zu sein.

A verb used to indicate the act of rubbing something to cause friction or irritation, or to become irritated or annoyed.

1. Become sore from rubbingB2formal

   To become or make sore by or as if by rubbing.

   Wund reiben

   • The new shoes chafed his heels badly.
   • Her skin chafed from the rough fabric of the backpack.
   • The horse's saddle chafed its back.

   Synonymeabradeexcoriatefretgallrasprub

2. Feel irritated or annoyedC1formal

   To feel extreme irritation or anger, often due to restrictions or delays.

   Sich ärgern

   • He chafed at the long wait in the queue.
   • She chafed under the strict rules of the institution.
   • The employees chafed against the new regulations.

   Synonymefretfumeragesmart

   Antonymecontentdelightpleasesatisfy

3. Cause minor annoyanceC1formal

   To cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations.

   Ärgern

   • His constant humming chafed her nerves.
   • The delay chafed everyone in the meeting.
   • Small mistakes chafe the perfectionist.

   Synonymeaggravateannoybotherexasperategallirkirritatenettlepeeverilerufflevex

   Antonymecomfortdelightgratifypleasesoothe

4. Wear off skin by abrasionB2formal

   To tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading.

   Haut durch Reibung abschürfen

   • The rough rope chafed the skin off his hands.
   • Her knees were chafed from crawling on the carpet.
   • The ill-fitting harness chafed the dog's fur.

   Synonymeabradeexcoriatefretgallgrazerasprubscrape

   Antonymehealprotectsoothe

5. C1formal

   To cause friction, often between surfaces or people.

   Reibung verursachen

   • The two materials chafe against each other.
   • Their differing opinions chafed during the debate.
   • The rope chafed against the rock edge.

   Synonymeabradegraterasprubscrapewear

   Antonymeeaselubricatesmoothsoothe

6. B2formal

   To warm by rubbing, as with the hands.

   Durch Reiben erwärmen

   • He chafed his hands together to warm them.
   • She chafed her arms briskly in the cold wind.
   • The old man chafed his numb fingers.