The term 'rubs the wrong way' is an idiom that means to irritate or annoy someone. The crossword solutions for this term are CHAFES (6 letters), ABRADES (7 letters), MIFFS (5 letters), RILES (5 letters), IRKS (4 letters), and ROLFS (5 letters). All of these words have similar meanings, as they all refer to causing someone to become angry or annoyed. CHAFES and ABRADES both refer to wearing away at something, while MIFFS, RILES, IRKS, and ROLFS all refer to causing someone to become angry or annoyed.