rub the wrong way
- irritateCause mild anger
- annoyCause mild irritation
- grateFramework of metal bars
- bristleCoarse animal hair
- chafeIrritate by friction
rankle · nettle · vex · irk · aggravate · offend · peeve · bug · friction · abrasive · sandpaper · against the grain · prickly · rile · antagonize · ruffle feathers · get under skin · thorn
interpersonal effect
rub the wrong waycharm
Attractive personal quality
delight · please · endear · win over · put at ease
social harmony
rub the wrong wayhit it off
Connect immediately upon meeting
strike a chord · break the ice · curry favor · butter up · sweet-talk