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chafe vs antagonize

antagonize vs chafe

chafe is a noun but antagonize is not a noun.

chafe and antagonize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chafe Yes No Yes No
antagonize No No Yes No
As verbs, antagonize is a hyponym of chafe; that is, antagonize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chafe:
  • chafe: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • antagonize: provoke the hostility of
chafe (noun) antagonize (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation
soreness and warmth caused by friction
chafe (verb) antagonize (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 antagonize

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