Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > F Synonyms of fray Find synonyms for: Noun 1. affray, disturbance, fray, ruffle, fight, fighting, combat, scrap usage: a noisy fight Verb 1. fray, frazzle, break, wear, wear out, bust, fall apart usage: wear away by rubbing; "The friction frayed the sleeve" 2. rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch, touch, adjoin, meet, contact usage: cause friction; "my sweater scratches" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of fray (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: occultation Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language