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The correct answer is rub against.

Chafe

A. rub against
B. tease incessantly
C. separate grain husks
D. defy authority

The correct answer is (A) To rub against; to rub (skin) to restore warmth; to make or become sore by rubbing; to wear or abrade by rubbing (against); to irritate; to fume; to fret; to annoy. Also, to become impatient.

Chafe comes from Middle English & Old French chaufer (to warm)

Examples of use:

  • The collar of his freshly starched shirt chafed his neck.
  • She chafed at the restrictions continually imposed upon her.


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