Difference between Fray and Frazzle

What is the difference between Fray and Frazzle?

Fray as a verb is to unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope. while Frazzle as a verb is to fray or wear down, especially at the edges.

Fray

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope. To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).

Frazzle

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To fray or wear down, especially at the edges.To drain emotionally or physically

We hope you now know whether to use Fray or Frazzle in your sentence.

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