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Fray

🔄 Synonyms of "Fray"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
affraynoun	The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.
fretverb	(transitive) To chafe or irritate; to worry.
chafenoun	(transitive) To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.
ruffleverb	(transitive) To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.
scratchnoun	To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
disturbancenoun	The act of disturbing, being disturbed.
rubverb	(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
frazzlenoun	(transitive) To drain emotionally or physically.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Fray"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
frazzlenoun	(informal) The condition or quality of being frazzled; a frayed end.
disturbancenoun	The act of disturbing, being disturbed.
scratchnoun	A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.
affraynoun	The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.
chafenoun	Injury or wear caused by friction.
rubnoun	An act of rubbing.
fretnoun	Agitation of the surface of a fluid by fermentation or some other cause; a rippling on the surface of water.
rufflenoun	Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration.
fightnoun	A physical confrontation or combat between two or more people or groups.
loadnoun	A burden; a weight to be carried.
battlenoun	(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
scrimmagenoun	(US, athletics, soccer) In some team sports, especially soccer, a practice game which does not count on a team's record.
scufflenoun	A rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters.
huddlenoun	(American football) A brief meeting of all the players from one team that are on the field with the purpose of planning the following play.
tusslenoun	A physical fight or struggle.
feudnoun	A state of long-standing mutual hostility.
burdennoun	A heavy load.
meleenoun	(especially military, gaming) A battle fought at close range, (especially) one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand combat; brawling.
imbroglionoun	A complicated situation; an entanglement.
brawlnoun	A disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved.