Fray and Trouble

Fray

Fray noun - A forceful effort to reach a goal or objective.

Usage example: another generation of scientists entered the fray to find a cure for AIDS

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

Nearby Words: frayed, fraying

Trouble noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.

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Fray and trouble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fray" instead a noun "Trouble".

future	future fray	future trouble
comic	comic fray	comic trouble

Anthony, who loves Sebastian, enters the fray, which gets him into trouble with the local Duke, who is the "real" Cesario's employer.

Source: A Tragedy of Impulsiveness
Antonio, who loves Sebastian, enters the fray, which gets him into trouble with the local Duke, who is the real Cesario's employer.

Source: Theatre / Twelfth Night
At first it seemed to be heading for this trope, though during the climax, he joins the fray and just simply spares the Avengers the trouble and destroys Ultron and the rest of the Iron Avengers for them.

Source: Western Animation / Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow

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