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chafe vs aggravation

aggravation vs chafe

chafe and aggravation both are nouns.

chafe is a verb but aggravation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chafe Yes No Yes No
aggravation Yes No No No
As nouns, aggravation is a hyponym of chafe; that is, aggravation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chafe:
  • chafe: anger produced by some annoying irritation
  • aggravation: an exasperated feeling of annoyance
Other hyponyms of chafe include irritation, pique, temper, frustration, exasperation, harassment, torment, displeasure.
chafe (noun) aggravation (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
soreness and warmth caused by friction action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
chafe (verb) aggravation (verb)
warm by rubbing, as with the hands
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 chafe and aggravation

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