Fray and Mangle

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Fray verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.

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Mangle and fray are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mangle" instead a verb "Fray".

Nearby Words: frayed, fraying

Mangle verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.

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Fray and mangle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fray" instead a verb "Mangle".

Nearby Words: mangled, mangling

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