chafe vs warm

chafe is a noun but warm is not a noun.

chafe is not an adjective while warm is an adjective.

chafe and warm both are verbs.

chafe is not an adverb while warm is an adverb.

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

As verbs, warm is a hypernym of chafe; that is, warm is a word with a broader meaning than chafe:

chafe: warm by rubbing, as with the hands
warm: make warm or warmer

chafe (noun)	warm (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation
soreness and warmth caused by friction

chafe (adjective)	warm (adjective)
	having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
	psychologically warm; friendly and responsive
	inducing the impression of warmth; used especially of reds and oranges and yellows when referring to color
	characterized by strong enthusiasm
	easily aroused or excited
	freshly made or left
	characterized by liveliness or excitement or disagreement
	of a seeker; near to the object sought
	uncomfortable because of possible danger or trouble

chafe (verb)	warm (verb)
warm by rubbing, as with the hands	get warm or warmer
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading	make warm or warmer
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

chafe (adverb)	warm (adverb)
	in a warm manner

Difference between chafe and warm

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