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chafe
/tʃeɪf/
verb
obcierać
Also
drażnićirytować
Definition
To rub against something, causing irritation or soreness, or to become annoyed or impatient due to restrictions.
Examples
The rough fabric of the shirt chafed his skin.
Szorstki materiał koszuli obcierał mu skórę.
She chafed at the constant criticism from her boss.
Irytowała ją ciągła krytyka ze strony szefa.
Collocations
chafe againstchafe atskin chafes
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