scratch (v)
rub (v)
fret (v)
fray (v)
chafe (v)

Definition: cause friction
Example: my sweater scratches.

annoy (v)
bother (v)
chafe (v)
devil (v)
get at (v)
get to (v)
gravel (v)
irritate (v)
nark (v)
nettle (v)
rag (v)
rile (v)
vex (v)

Definition: cause annoyance in
Example: Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me. It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves.

annoyance (n)
chafe (n)
vexation (n)

Definition: anger produced by some annoying irritation

excoriate (v)
chafe (v)

Definition: tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
Example: This leash chafes the dog's neck.

chafe (v)

Definition: feel extreme irritation or anger
Example: He was chafing at her suggestion that he stay at home while she went on a vacation.

chafe (v)

Definition: warm by rubbing, as with the hands

gall (v)
fret (v)
chafe (v)

Definition: become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

chafe (n)

Definition: soreness and warmth caused by friction
Example: he had a nasty chafe on his knee.