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fray

noun verb

A noisy fight

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
F
Ends with
Y
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C1

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A noisy fight

verb

  1. Cause friction

    “My sweater scratches”

verb

  1. Wear away by rubbing

    “The friction frayed the sleeve”

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Example Sentences

My sweater scratches
The friction frayed the sleeve

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Synonyms

affraydisturbancerufflerubfretchafescratchfrazzle

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