100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "chafe"

Definition

The verb chafe means to become sore or inflamed due to friction, irritation, or rubbing against a surface. It can also refer to a feeling of annoyance or dissatisfaction.

Synonyms

• Irritate
• Rub
• Abrade
• Vex
• Agitate
• Annoy
• Exasperate
• Scratch

Antonyms

• Soothe
• Calm
• Pacify
• Alleviate
• Comfort
• Mend

Examples

1. The new shoes made my heels chafe after a long day of walking.
2. He could feel his skin starting to chafe against the rough fabric of the sweater.
3. The constant friction of the seatbelt caused the driver to chafe at his neck.
4. She tried to ignore how her backpack straps chafed her shoulders.
5. The children often chafe at the rules set by their parents.
6. As the hike continued, the straps of her backpack began to chafe her skin.
7. He would often chafe at the limitations placed on him by his job.
8. The athlete's skin began to chafe after hours of practice in the pool.
9. I could feel my pants chafe against my legs while I was running.
10. The constant criticism began to chafe her confidence.
11. The rough seams on the shirt caused it to chafe against his skin.
12. She felt that the supervisor's micromanaging tended to chafe the entire team.
13. His constant questions began to chafe her patience.
14. The horse's saddle had not been fitted properly, which caused it to chafe.
15. After hours of hiking, the long socks began to chafe his calves.
16. The policies in place seemed to chafe against her ideals.
17. The repetitive motions at work caused her wrists to chafe.
18. He often felt his coworkers chafe at the new policies.
19. The rough texture of the towel made it chafe against her skin.
20. She tried to adjust her shoes to avoid having them chafe her feet.
21. The restrictions on travel began to chafe at their sense of freedom.
22. The edges of the carpet would often chafe against the furniture.
23. His abrasive comments would chafe some of his friends.
24. The backpack was poorly designed, which caused it to chafe his back.
25. She could feel the fabric chafe against her skin in the humidity.
26. His dismissive attitude began to chafe at her resolve.
27. The metal clasp on the necklace would occasionally chafe her neck.
28. The constant pressure from his peers began to chafe his spirit.
29. The rough hands of the laborer would sometimes chafe his skin.
30. The children would often chafe at the prospect of doing chores.
31. She tried to ignore the way her jeans would chafe when she sat down.
32. The employee felt that the manager's demands would chafe at his creativity.
33. The new chair caused his legs to chafe after sitting for too long.
34. The constant noise from the construction site began to chafe their nerves.
35. His overbearing attitude would often chafe those around him.
36. The friction from the fabric began to chafe her inner thighs.
37. She felt the need to speak out when the rules began to chafe her sense of justice.
38. The rough rope would chafe against the skin of the sailor.
39. The new policy changes started to chafe employees.
40. The tension in the room could be felt as everyone began to chafe under the pressure.
41. The long hours at work began to chafe at his enthusiasm for the job.
42. They tried to adjust the straps to prevent them from chafing.
43. The cold weather made the fabric chafe against her skin more than usual.
44. Her constant need for validation began to chafe at his patience.
45. The child would often chafe when asked to do homework.
46. The rough pavement caused his shoes to chafe his heels.
47. The team's frustration began to chafe as deadlines approached.
48. The metal edges of the table had begun to chafe the paint on the wall.
49. She could feel the tension chafe at her resolve to stay calm.
50. The constant switching of tasks began to chafe her focus.
51. The dampness of the fabric caused it to chafe against her skin.
52. He would often chafe at the thought of not being heard.
53. The bandage was too tight and began to chafe at his wound.
54. The rough surface of the wall would chafe his knuckles.
55. His constant interruptions would chafe her concentration.
56. The wind caused the fabric to chafe against her face.
57. The constraints of the project began to chafe the designer's creativity.
58. The rough edges of the paper would chafe his fingers.
59. She felt the frustration chafe at her ability to communicate effectively.
60. The poverty in the area seemed to chafe at their community spirit.
61. The new rules would often chafe the more experienced staff.
62. The paint began to chafe off the edges of the table.
63. The discomfort from the shoes would chafe her during the entire event.
64. His habit of pointing out flaws would chafe at her self-esteem.
65. The tight collar would occasionally chafe against his neck.
66. He noticed the fabric beginning to chafe on long rides.
67. The constant change in management began to chafe the entire team.
68. The tight-fitting gloves would sometimes chafe his palms.
69. She could feel the tension in the air chafe at her mood.
70. The long hours in the office began to chafe at his health.
71. The way the rules were enforced began to chafe many players.
72. The rough bark of the tree would chafe against his arm.
73. The constant noise from the construction would chafe at her nerves.
74. His inability to listen would often chafe her patience.
75. The friction between the two materials caused them to chafe.
76. The heat of the day made her clothes chafe against her skin.
77. The rules began to chafe at her sense of adventure.
78. The constant criticism would chafe at his dedication.
79. She could feel the fabric chafe her neck as she turned her head.
80. The new policies seemed to chafe against her values.
81. The backpack's zipper would occasionally chafe her hand.
82. His insistence on doing things his way would often chafe the team.
83. The metal on the door handle began to chafe against the paint.
84. She felt the need to speak out as the conditions began to chafe her spirit.
85. The long meeting began to chafe at everyone’s attention span.
86. The rough material of the jacket would chafe her arms.
87. His constant need for control began to chafe her independence.
88. The pressure of expectations began to chafe at her enjoyment of the project.
89. The friction from the seatbelt would sometimes chafe his shoulder.
90. The rules felt like they would chafe at their creativity.
91. The rough edges of the table began to chafe her clothes.
92. He would often chafe at the idea of being told what to do.
93. The tight waistband would chafe after a long day.
94. She could feel the irritation chafe at her calm demeanor.
95. The constant reminders to stay on task began to chafe her focus.
96. The weather made the fabric chafe against her skin more than usual.
97. The rules began to chafe her independence.
98. The coat was too small and began to chafe at her shoulders.
99. He would often chafe at the slow pace of progress.
100. The constant pressure from peers began to chafe at her resolve.