temper vs chafe

chafe vs temper

temper and chafe both are nouns.

temper and chafe both are verbs.

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

As nouns, chafe is a hypernym of temper; that is, chafe is a word with a broader meaning than temper:

temper: a sudden outburst of anger
chafe: anger produced by some annoying irritation

Other hypernyms of temper include annoyance, vexation.

temper (noun)	chafe (noun)
the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking	anger produced by some annoying irritation
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger	soreness and warmth caused by friction
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
a sudden outburst of anger

temper (verb)	chafe (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else	warm by rubbing, as with the hands
adjust the pitch (of pianos)	tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
harden by reheating and cooling in oil	cause friction
change by restraining or moderating	cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling	feel extreme irritation or anger
	become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

Difference between temper and chafe

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