Fret and Scratching

Fret

Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

Scratching is a synonym for fret. In some cases you can replace term "Scratching" with "Fret", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

Scratching

Scratching noun - A harsh noise made by scraping.
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Synonyms for Scratching

Fret is a synonym for scratching. Sometimes you can use "Fret" instead a verb "Scratching".

Nearby Words: scratch, scratched, scratchy
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