chafe
Example Sentences
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Mr. Edwards chafed a bit at being thought of primarily as a black artist.
But the sensation they were feeling—that chafing, persistent yearning for something to soothe their weary soul—was often confused with dehydration.
From Literature
Investors, though, have found various reasons to chafe at Microsoft’s story.
From MarketWatch
Also on CNN, top Democrats chafed at the idea of deploying ICE agents to do a job they aren’t trained to do.
From Salon
But he also chafed at the restricted role in his final year of college basketball.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
