Fret and Moil

Fret

Fret noun - A state of nervous or irritated concern.

Moil and fret are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Moil" instead a noun "Fret".

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

Moil

Moil noun - A state of noisy, confused activity.
Usage example: went for a retreat at the monastery for a temporary respite from the moil of the modern world

Fret and moil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fret" instead a noun "Moil".

Nearby Words: moiling, moiled
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