chafe vs temper

temper vs chafe

chafe and temper both are nouns.

chafe and temper both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
chafe	Yes	No	Yes	No
temper	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, temper is a hyponym of chafe; that is, temper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chafe:

chafe: anger produced by some annoying irritation
temper: a sudden outburst of anger

Other hyponyms of chafe include irritation, pique, frustration, aggravation, exasperation, harassment, torment, displeasure.

chafe (noun)	temper (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation	the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
soreness and warmth caused by friction	a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
	a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
	a sudden outburst of anger

chafe (verb)	temper (verb)
warm by rubbing, as with the hands	make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading	adjust the pitch (of pianos)
cause friction	harden by reheating and cooling in oil
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations	change by restraining or moderating
feel extreme irritation or anger	bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

Difference between chafe and temper

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