Burnish and Fret

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Burnish verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.

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Fret and burnish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fret" instead a verb "Burnish".

Nearby Words: burnished, burnishing, burnisher

Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

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Burnish and fret are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burnish" instead a verb "Fret".

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

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