English dictionary
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English noun: fray | |||
| 1. | fray (act) a noisy fight | ||
| Synonyms | affray, disturbance, ruffle | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | combat, fight, fighting, scrap | ||
English verb: fray | |||
| 1. | fray (contact) wear away by rubbing | ||
| Samples | The friction frayed the sleeve. | ||
| Synonyms | frazzle | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | break, bust, fall apart, wear, wear out | ||
| 2. | fray (contact) cause friction | ||
| Samples | My sweater scratches. | ||
| Synonyms | chafe, fret, rub, scratch | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adjoin, contact, meet, touch | ||
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