Fray and Scratch

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Fray

Fray verb - Cause friction.
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Scratch is a synonym for fray. In some cases you can use "Scratch" instead a verb "Fray".
Nearby Words: frayed, fraying

Scratch

Scratch verb - Cause friction.
Usage example: my sweater scratches
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Fray is a synonym for scratch. Sometimes you can use "Fray" instead a verb "Scratch".
Nearby Words: scratched, scratchy, scratching

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  • During newbie Viole's and Veteran Urek's fight in Tower of God, the weaker Irregular gets a One-Hit KO… but while receiving it and protecting a little girl that somehow got into the fray, he actually managed to scratch Urek's cheek.
    Source: Curbstomp Cushion
  • Satan Homestuck has a character named, well, Doc Scratch, who told the heroes that they could escape their current situation and the unstoppable villain hunting them if in exchange they would allow his master to enter the fray.
    Source: Satan
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