fray
/freɪ/
noun
- A fight, conflict, or heated argument.
- He jumped into the fray to defend his friend.
- Soldiers were ready to enter the fray at a moment's notice.
- The political debate turned into a loud fray between the candidates.
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verb
- To become worn or thin at the edge, usually from rubbing or use.
- The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray after years of wear.
- The fabric on the sofa is starting to fray where the cat scratches it.
- Be careful not to fray the rope by dragging it across the rough ground.
- To cause someone to become irritated or strained.
- The argument frayed their friendship, leaving them both upset.
- Long hours of work can fray even the calmest person's patience.
- The constant noise from the construction site frayed her nerves.
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