fray

/fɹˈe‍ɪ/

/ˈfɹeɪ/

[nom] [verbe]

Fray

[NOM]

mêlée

an intense argument, fight, or contest

Synonymes : affray

disturbance

ruffle

to fray

[VERBE]

MAIN VERB

effiler

wear away by rubbing

Synonymes : frazzle

Exemples

1. Support for the leader was fraying at the edges.

2. Our roommate relationship is starting to fray around the edges now that Pat has begun leaving his stuff, including dirty dishes, all over the apartment.

3. The wiring is frayed.

4. Everyone's attention is frayed.