Fret and Scratch

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Fret verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

Usage example: the stiff, starchy collar was fretting my neck, and I couldn't wait to change out of that costume

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Scratch is a synonym for fret. In some cases you can use "Scratch" instead a verb "Fret".

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

Scratch verb - To damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface.

Usage example: scratched his arm on a branch

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Fret is a synonym for scratch. You can use "Fret" instead a verb "Scratch".

Nearby Words: scratched, scratchy, scratching

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