verb🔗ShareDeshilacharse, desflecadoTo (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."La cinta se deshilachó en el extremo cortado.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAgotar, desgastarTo cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength)."The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)"El día agitado terminó con los nervios agotados.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsustar, alarmarFrighten; alarm"The sudden loud noise frays the cat. "El ruido fuerte y repentino asusta al gato.emotionmindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePagar, sufragarTo bear the expense of; to defray."The company generously frays the cost of employees' health insurance. "La empresa sufraga generosamente el coste del seguro médico de los empleados.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrotar, desgastarTo rub."The cat frays its claws on the scratching post to keep them sharp. "El gato frota sus garras en el rascador para mantenerlas afiladas.wearmaterialconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePelea, disputaA fight or argument"Though they did not know the reason for the dispute, they did not hesitate to leap into the fray."Aunque no sabían la razón de la disputa, no dudaron en lanzarse a la pelea.actioncommunicationwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMiedo, temorFright."The sudden loud noise gave me quite a frays. "El ruido repentino y fuerte me dio bastante miedo.sensationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
