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chafe vs antagonise

antagonise vs chafe

chafe is a noun but antagonise is not a noun.

chafe and antagonise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chafe Yes No Yes No
antagonise No No Yes No
As verbs, antagonise is a hyponym of chafe; that is, antagonise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chafe:
  • chafe: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • antagonise: provoke the hostility of
chafe (noun) antagonise (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation
soreness and warmth caused by friction
chafe (verb) antagonise (verb)
warm by rubbing, as with the hands provoke the hostility of
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading act in opposition to
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 antagonise

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