Chafe at Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃeɪf/ /ˈæt
CHAYF at
tʃˈeɪf/ /ˈæt
ch-AYF at
Definition
To feel annoyed or impatient because of a rule, restriction, or something you don't like. It usually means reacting negatively to something that limits your freedom.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal or literary; rarely used in everyday conversation. Commonly followed by what is causing irritation: 'chafe at the rules.' Emphasizes emotional resistance, not physical irritation. Often used with authority or imposed restrictions.
Spanish: molestarse por - irritarse conPortuguese (BR): irritar-se com - incomodar-se comPortuguese (PT): irritar-se com - incomodar-se comChinese (Simplified): 对...感到恼火 - 对...感到不满Chinese (Traditional): 對...感到惱火 - 對...感到不滿Hindi: से खीझना - से नाराज़ होनाArabic: يغتاظ من - ينزعج منBengali: অসন্তুষ্ট হওয়া - বিরক্ত হওয়া (নিয়ম বা সীমাবদ্ধতার কারণে)Russian: возмущаться - раздражаться (по поводу ограничения)Japanese: 反発する - いら立つ（制限・規則に対して）Vietnamese: khó chịu - bực bội (vì bị hạn chế)Korean: 불만을 품다 - 반발하다 (제한 때문에)Turkish: rahatsız olmak - kızmak (kısıtlama nedeniyle)Urdu: خفا ہونا - جھنجھلاہٹ محسوس کرنا (پابندی کی وجہ سے)Indonesian: merasa kesal - merasa tidak senang (karena peraturan atau pembatasan)
Example Sentences
He chafes at the rules in his new school.
basic
Children often chafe at bedtime restrictions.
basic
She began to chafe at her lack of freedom.
basic
Many employees chafe at strict workplace policies.
natural
Teenagers naturally chafe at being told what to do all the time.
natural
He will likely chafe at any attempt to control him.
natural