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exasperation vs chafe

chafe vs exasperation

exasperation and chafe both are nouns.

exasperation is not a verb while chafe is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exasperation Yes No No No
chafe Yes No Yes No
As nouns, chafe is a hypernym of exasperation; that is, chafe is a word with a broader meaning than exasperation:
  • exasperation: an exasperated feeling of annoyance
  • chafe: anger produced by some annoying irritation
Other hypernyms of exasperation include annoyance, vexation.
exasperation (noun) chafe (noun)
actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) anger produced by some annoying irritation
an exasperated feeling of annoyance soreness and warmth caused by friction
exasperation (verb) chafe (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 exasperation and chafe

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