What part of speech is chafed?

"Chafed" can be either a verb or an adjective, depending on how it's used in a sentence.

Verb:

* Example: The rough fabric chafed his skin.

* Here, "chafed" describes the action of the fabric irritating the skin.

Adjective:

* Example: His chafed hands were raw and sore.

* Here, "chafed" describes the state of his hands, which have been irritated.