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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.

Example Sentences

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

Example Expressions

enter the fray

Synonyms

battle, fight, conflict, wear, unravel

Antonyms

peace, harmony

Collocations

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

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