fray

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее драку, конфликт или жаркий спор, часто с участием нескольких человек.esSustantivo que designa una pelea, un conflicto o una disputa acalorada, con frecuencia entre varias personas.frNom désignant une bagarre, une rixe ou une vive dispute, souvent entre plusieurs personnes.deSubstantiv, das einen Kampf, eine tätliche Auseinandersetzung oder einen hitzigen Streit bezeichnet, oft zwischen mehreren Beteiligten.ptSubstantivo que designa uma briga, um conflito ou uma discussão acalorada, geralmente envolvendo várias pessoas.zh名词，指打斗、冲突或激烈的争吵，通常涉及多人。arاسم يدل على شجار أو عراك أو صراع عنيف، أو خلاف حاد أو مشادة كلامية، وغالبًا ما يشارك فيه عدة أشخاص.

1. A fight or conflict B2 formal

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

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

   ruСтычкаesPelea, refriegafrMêlée, combat confusdeHandgemengeptBrigazh争吵arمشاجرة

   同义词: affraybattlebrawlclashcombatconflictfracasmeleescuffleskirmish

2. A competitive or challenging situation B2 formal

   A situation of active competition or struggle.

   • 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.

   ruБорьбаeslucha, refriegafrla mêléedeKonkurrenzkampfptDisputazh争斗arصِراع

   同义词: battleclashcombatconflictcontestfightstruggle

   反义词: calmharmonypeacetruce

• frays plural form
• frays' possessive plural form
• fray's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения процесса изнашивания или распускания по краям, а также состояния напряжения или раздражения.esVerbo que se usa para describir el desgaste o deshilachado de los bordes de una tela o cuerda, así como el estado de tensión o irritación nerviosa.frVerbe désignant le fait de s'user ou de s'effilocher sur les bords (tissu, corde), ainsi que l'état de tension ou d'irritation nerveuse.deVerb, das das Ausfransen oder Abnutzen von Stoff oder Gewebe an den Rändern bezeichnet sowie den Zustand zunehmender Anspannung, Gereiztheit oder Überlastung.ptVerbo usado para indicar o processo de desgaste ou desfiamento nas bordas de um tecido, corda ou material, bem como um estado de tensão, irritação ou nervosismo.zh指布料边缘磨损、散开、起毛边，也指人的神经紧张、情绪烦躁或关系变得紧张。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تآكل القماش أو تفكك أطرافه، وعلى حالة من التوتر أو الانفعال أو اضطراب الأعصاب.

1. Become worn or unraveled B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИзнашиваться или распускатьсяesDeshilacharsefrs'effiler, s'effilocherdeAusfransen oder VerschleißenptDesfiar-se ou desgastar-sezh磨损或散开arيتآكل أو ينسل

   同义词: frazzleravelunravelwear

2. Become strained or irritated B2 informal

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

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

   ruИзнашиваться (о нервах)esPonerse tenso o irritarsefrse crisperdeNerven liegen blankptFicar desgastado (nervos)zh变得紧张（神经）arتوتر الأعصاب

   同义词: frazzleirritatestrainstresswear thin

   反义词: calmsoothe

• frayed past participle
• frayed past simple
• fraying present participle
• frays third person singular