FRAY
/fɹeɪ/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 9
Definition
- noun a noisy fight.
— synonyms: affray, disturbance, ruffle
- verb wear away by rubbing.
— synonyms: frazzle
- verb cause friction.
— synonyms: rub, fret, chafe, scratch
Examples
- “The ribbon frayed at the cut end.”
- “The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)”
- “Though they did not know the reason for the dispute, they did not hesitate to leap into the fray.”
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