⚔️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

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery

a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching

A piece of old, torn cloth; to tease or scold someone in a playful way.

a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera