Fray and Rip

Fray

Fray verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.

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Rip and fray are semantically related in shred topic. In some cases you can use "Rip" instead a verb "Fray".

Nearby Words: frayed, fraying

Rip verb - To cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it.

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Fray and rip are semantically related in tear topic. Sometimes you can use "Fray" instead a verb "Rip".

Nearby Words: ripped, ripping, ripper

new

new fray

new rip

Otacon: Denim should fray and rip on its own, naturally. Right?

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