fray

US /freɪ/
UK /freɪ/
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1.

a battle or fight

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He jumped into the fray to defend his friend.
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The politician entered the political fray with a bold new platform.
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brawlskirmishconflictdisputealtercation
1.

to unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing

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The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray.
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Constant use can cause the rope to fray.
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unravelshredwear outtatterchafe
2.

to show the effects of strain or stress

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His nerves began to fray under the pressure.
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The team's discipline started to fray as the game progressed.
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strainstresstensewear downdeteriorate
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