1. to rub against something and cause irritation or soreness
2. to become annoyed or impatient

Examples

• The tight collar chafes against his neck.
• Her skin chafes where the backpack straps rub.
• The rope chafes his hands as he pulls it.
• She chafes at having to follow so many rules.
• He chafes under his boss’s constant supervision.
• The athlete’s skin chafes during long runs.
• The student chafes at the strict dress code.