fray
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(verb) wear away by rubbing; "The friction frayed the sleeve" |
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Synonyms: frazzle |
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Related Words: break, bust, fall apart, wear, wear out |
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| 2. |
(verb) cause friction |
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Synonyms: chafe, fret, rub, scratch |
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Related Words: adjoin, meet, touch |
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| 3. |
(noun) a noisy fight |
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Synonyms: affray, disturbance, ruffle |
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Related Words: combat, fight, fighting |
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