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fray

British pronunciation/fɹˈe‍ɪ/
American pronunciation/ˈfɹeɪ/
Fray
[NOUN]
1

an intense argument, fight, or contest

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to fray
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

wear away by rubbing

synonyms : frazzle
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2

cause friction

synonyms : chafe
fret
rub
scratch
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Examples
1Support for the leader was fraying at the edges.
2Our roommate relationship is starting to fray around the edges now that Pat has begun leaving his stuff, including dirty dishes, all over the apartment.
3The wiring is frayed.
4Everyone's attention is frayed.
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