Definition of chafes:
(v) :
(transitive) To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.
(v) :
(transitive, figurative) To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.
(v) :
(transitive) To fret and wear by rubbing.
(n) :
Injury or wear caused by friction.
(n) :
Heat excited by friction.
(v) :
(intransitive) To rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction.