fray - English Synonyms Dictionary

fray

v.
[1] shred , frazzle , wear (thin/threadbare) , wear out , rub , abrade , chafe , ravel , unravel , frazzle
[2] rub , fret , chafe , scratch
n.
[1] affray , disturbance , skirmish , disturbance , ruffle , fight , battle , brawl , tussle , scuffle , fracas , Donnybrook , wrangle , rumpus , row , quarrel , dispute , altercation , (Law) affray , (Colloq) ruckus , punch-up