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rub off vs chafe

chafe vs rub off

rub off is not a noun while chafe is a noun.

rub off and chafe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rub off No No Yes No
chafe Yes No Yes No
As verbs, chafe is a hyponym of rub off; that is, chafe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rub off:
  • rub off: wear away
  • chafe: tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
Other hyponyms of rub off include excoriate, rasp.
rub off (noun) chafe (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation
soreness and warmth caused by friction
rub off (verb) chafe (verb)
wear away 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 rub off and chafe

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