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fray

noun/verb

/freɪ/

Meaning

As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.

He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.

enter the fray

battle, fight, conflict, wear, unravel

peace, harmony

enter the fray, join the fray, nerves fray, fray at the edges

A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily

The front part of a person's head; to confront or deal with a situation

The center of interest or activity; to concentrate attention or effort

lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

The exchange of goods and services or the commercial buying and selling process.

The action of buying and selling goods and services.