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chafe vs displeasure

displeasure vs chafe

chafe and displeasure both are nouns.

chafe is a verb but displeasure is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chafe Yes No Yes No
displeasure Yes No No No
As nouns, displeasure is a hyponym of chafe; that is, displeasure is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chafe:
  • chafe: anger produced by some annoying irritation
  • displeasure: the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
Other hyponyms of chafe include irritation, pique, temper, frustration, aggravation, exasperation, harassment, torment.
chafe (noun) displeasure (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
soreness and warmth caused by friction
chafe (verb) displeasure (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 displeasure

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