fray

• Substantiv, das einen Kampf, eine tätliche Auseinandersetzung oder einen hitzigen Streit bezeichnet, oft zwischen mehreren Beteiligten.

A noun referring to a fight, conflict, or heated argument, often involving multiple participants.

1. A fight or conflictB2formal

   A noisy, energetic, and often confused fight or argument.

   Handgemenge

   • He was injured in the fray.
   • Several people joined the fray to break up the argument.
   • The political fray became heated during the debate.

   Synonymeaffraybattlebrawlclashcombatconflictfracasmeleescuffleskirmish

2. A competitive or challenging situationB2formal

   A situation of active competition or struggle.

   Konkurrenzkampf

   • New companies are entering the fray in the tech market.
   • She decided to enter the fray and run for office.
   • The fray for the championship title is intense this year.

   Synonymebattleclashcombatconflictcontestfightstruggle

   Antonymecalmharmonypeacetruce

• Verb, das das Ausfransen oder Abnutzen von Stoff oder Gewebe an den Rändern bezeichnet sowie den Zustand zunehmender Anspannung, Gereiztheit oder Überlastung.

A verb used to indicate the act of wearing away or unraveling at the edges, or becoming strained or irritated.

1. Become worn or unraveledB2formal

   To become worn, thin, or unraveled at the edges, typically of fabric or rope.

   Ausfransen oder Verschleißen

   • The cuffs of his shirt began to fray after many washes.
   • The rope frayed from constant friction against the rock.
   • The old flag frayed in the strong wind.

   Synonymefrazzleravelunravelwear

2. Become strained or irritatedB2informal

   To become strained, irritated, or stressed, often referring to nerves or temper.

   Nerven liegen blank

   • Her patience began to fray after hours of waiting.
   • Tempers frayed during the heated argument.
   • The constant noise frayed his nerves.

   Synonymefrazzleirritatestrainstresswear thin

   Antonymecalmsoothe