verbπShareTo (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."materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength)."The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)"mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareFrighten; alarm"The sudden loud noise frays the cat. "emotionmindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear the expense of; to defray."The company generously frays the cost of employees' health insurance. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rub."The cat frays its claws on the scratching post to keep them sharp. "wearmaterialconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fight or argument"Though they did not know the reason for the dispute, they did not hesitate to leap into the fray."actioncommunicationwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFright."The sudden loud noise gave me quite a frays. "sensationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
