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chafe vs pique

pique vs chafe

chafe and pique both are nouns.

chafe and pique both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chafe Yes No Yes No
pique Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pique is a hyponym of chafe; that is, pique is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chafe:
  • chafe: anger produced by some annoying irritation
  • pique: a sudden outburst of anger
chafe (noun) pique (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation tightly woven fabric with raised cords
soreness and warmth caused by friction a sudden outburst of anger
chafe (verb) pique (verb)
warm by rubbing, as with the hands cause to feel resentment or indignation
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 pique

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