FRAYS

/fɹeɪz/
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Definition

/fɹeɪz/
verb
  1. To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.
    “The ribbon frayed at the cut end.”
  2. To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).
    “The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)”
  3. Frighten; alarm
noun
  1. A fight or argument
    “Though they did not know the reason for the dispute, they did not hesitate to leap into the fray.”
  2. Fright.

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