Fray

Synonyms of fray

• conflict
• battle
• skirmish

Antonyms of fray

• harmony
• agreement
• peace

Collocations of fray

fray nerves

Frequency: 65 %

The constant noise and chaos began to fray her nerves.

fray tempers

Frequency: 50 %

The long wait in line started to fray the tempers of the customers.

fray edges

Frequency: 40 %

The fabric started to fray at the edges after multiple washes.

Idiomatic Expressions for fray

• Phrase: fray nerves
  Meaning: to cause anxiety or stress
  Usage: The constant noise from the construction site began to fray my nerves.