frayed
pronunciation
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Word Origin
- frayed (adj.)
- "worn by rubbing," 1814, past participle adjective from fray (v.).
Example
- 1. Such confidence is now frayed .
- 2. Our alliances with turkey and saudi arabia are frayed .
- 3. The right melodies for you can soothe frayed nerves .
- 4. The little mare was young , but thin , with legs planted wide apart and frayed ears .
- 5. Ties between asia 's two largest economies frayed this year after a chinese fishing boat collided with japanese coast guard ships near disputed islands in the east china sea .