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rile vs chafe

chafe vs rile

rile is not a noun while chafe is a noun.

rile and chafe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rile No No Yes No
chafe Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rile and chafe are synonyms defined as:
  • rile and chafe: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other synonyms of rile include annoy, bother, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, vex.
rile (noun) chafe (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation
soreness and warmth caused by friction
rile (verb) chafe (verb)
make turbid by stirring up the sediments of warm by rubbing, as with the hands
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations 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 rile and chafe

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