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chafe vs rub off

rub off vs chafe

chafe is a noun but rub off is not a noun.

chafe and rub off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chafe Yes No Yes No
rub off No No Yes No
As verbs, rub off is a hypernym of chafe; that is, rub off is a word with a broader meaning than chafe:
  • chafe: tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
  • rub off: wear away
Other hypernyms of chafe include abrade, abrase, corrade, rub down.
chafe (noun) rub off (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation
soreness and warmth caused by friction
chafe (verb) rub off (verb)
warm by rubbing, as with the hands wear away
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 rub off

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