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antagonize vs chafe

chafe vs antagonize

antagonize is not a noun while chafe is a noun.

antagonize and chafe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
antagonize No No Yes No
chafe Yes No Yes No
As verbs, chafe is a hypernym of antagonize; that is, chafe is a word with a broader meaning than antagonize:
  • antagonize: provoke the hostility of
  • chafe: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other hypernyms of antagonize include annoy, bother, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex.
antagonize (noun) chafe (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation
soreness and warmth caused by friction
antagonize (verb) chafe (verb)
provoke the hostility of warm by rubbing, as with the hands
act in opposition to tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
cause friction
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
feel extreme irritation or anger
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
Difference between antagonize and chafe

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