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chafe vs frustration

frustration vs chafe

chafe and frustration both are nouns.

chafe is a verb but frustration is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chafe Yes No Yes No
frustration Yes No No No
As nouns, frustration is a hyponym of chafe; that is, frustration is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chafe:
  • chafe: anger produced by some annoying irritation
  • frustration: a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
Other hyponyms of chafe include irritation, pique, temper, aggravation, exasperation, harassment, torment, displeasure.
chafe (noun) frustration (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
soreness and warmth caused by friction the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
chafe (verb) frustration (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 frustration

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