Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fray
verb
/freɪ/
Definition
A situation of intense activity, typically one incorporating an element of aggression or competition.
Examples
- The edges of the cloth began to fray after several washes.
- As tensions rose, the group’s patience started to fray.
Meaning
To become worn or tattered; to unravel or deteriorate, especially in fabric or emotion.
Synonyms
- worn
- shredded
- unraveled
- strained
- erode
