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chafe at

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chafe at something
Fig. to be irritated or annoyed at something. Jane chafed at the criticism for a long time afterward. Jerry chafed for a while at what Ken had said.
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Tibetans chafe at years of Sinification--"Some kind of cultural genocide is taking place," the Dalai Lama said--and see this summer's Beijing Olympics as a chance to place their grievances before the world.
They chafe at always being made to dress a certain way or speak a certain tone, and defy their parents.
A top pick for any who regularly give gifts and chafe at traditional wrap limitations.
 
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