(with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something

the collar chafed his neck

her arms chafed where the rope bit into them

rub (a part of the body) to restore warmth or sensation

I chafed her feet and wrapped the blanket round her

become or make annoyed or impatient because of a restriction or inconvenience

the bank chafed at the restrictions imposed upon it

it chafed him to be confined like this

wear or damage caused by rubbing

to prevent chafe the ropes should lie flat

a state of annoyance

into what an unprofitable chafe you have put yourself!