Fret and Parboil

Fret

Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

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

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

Parboil

Parboil verb - To cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam.
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Fret and parboil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fret" instead a verb "Parboil".

Nearby Word: parboiling
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