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pique vs chafe

chafe vs pique

pique and chafe both are nouns.

pique and chafe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pique Yes No Yes No
chafe Yes No Yes No
As nouns, chafe is a hypernym of pique; that is, chafe is a word with a broader meaning than pique:
  • pique: a sudden outburst of anger
  • chafe: anger produced by some annoying irritation
Other hypernyms of pique include annoyance, vexation.
pique (noun) chafe (noun)
tightly woven fabric with raised cords anger produced by some annoying irritation
a sudden outburst of anger soreness and warmth caused by friction
pique (verb) chafe (verb)
cause to feel resentment or indignation 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 pique and chafe

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