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chafe vs exasperation

exasperation vs chafe

chafe and exasperation both are nouns.

chafe is a verb but exasperation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chafe Yes No Yes No
exasperation Yes No No No
As nouns, exasperation is a hyponym of chafe; that is, exasperation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chafe:
  • chafe: anger produced by some annoying irritation
  • exasperation: an exasperated feeling of annoyance
Other hyponyms of chafe include irritation, pique, temper, frustration, aggravation, harassment, torment, displeasure.
chafe (noun) exasperation (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
soreness and warmth caused by friction an exasperated feeling of annoyance
chafe (verb) exasperation (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 exasperation

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