Fret and Scuff

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Fret verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.

Usage example: don't let the girth fret the horse's belly or you won't be able to ride him

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

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

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

Usage example: scuffed up her shoes by rubbing her feet under the rung of the chair

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Fret and scuff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fret" instead a verb "Scuff".

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