5
grinds(noun, verb, pounds, chafes)
5
scrubs(noun, verb, chafes)
4
chafes(verb, chafes)
4
scrapes(noun, verb, chafes)
3
abrades(verb, chafes)
3
brushes(noun, verb, touches)
3
caresses(noun, verb, touches)
3
frets(noun, verb, chafes)
3
grates(noun, verb, chafes)
3
grazes(noun, verb, touches)
3
irritates(verb, chafes)
3
polishes(noun, verb, wipes)
3
wipes(noun, verb)
2
contacts(verb, touches)
2
mops(noun, verb)
2
pats(noun, verb, wipes)
2
rasps(noun, verb, chafes)
2
rubbings
2
scours
2
touches(noun, verb, touches)
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