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chafed

adjective as in inflamed

adjective as in raw

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Koreans have long chafed that the body of water is named after Japan, which colonized Korea in the early 20th century.

Both went to Oxford University and chafed at the snobbery of English elites.

Message: the arch, condescending Obama that so chafed Hillary backers was back with a vengeance.

Gingrich had an off night as he chafed under criticism, while Romney threw no punches.

Newt Plays Clumsy Defense by Howard Kurtz Gingrich had an off night as he chafed under criticism, while Romney threw no punches.

On these occasions he was sterner than usual with Eudora, who chafed under the firm rein held upon her, and longed to be free.

They chafed his hands, and continued bathing his temples, keeping his head up, till he gave signs of returning animation.

She learned to imitate Charley, in curbing his impetuosity; and he chafed less at her soft touch upon the rein.

In these channels the waters have chafed, ground, abraded, eroded for centuries which man cannot number.

I chafed secretly against this life of tranquil appreciations more and more.

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On this page you'll find 181 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to chafed, such as: annoyed, bitter, enraged, exasperated, furious, and heated.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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