chaffed
Example Sentences
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Other supporters chaffed at accusations that they are trying to ban books.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
He no longer had complete control over his music and chaffed when it was suggested he do an Elvis cover.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 3, 2020
These are a godsend for my inner thighs on long, sweaty summer runs, when they otherwise become a red chaffed mess.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2019
Backstrom chaffed at Presidents' Trophy talk late last season after winning it in 2009 preceded a first-round exit.
From US News ● Oct. 3, 2016
John looked up sharply to see if he was being chaffed; but his brother-in-law's expression was earnest, and the intended compliment struck more hardly at John's self-confidence than the most malicious review.
From Poor Relations by Compton MacKenzie
