Fret and Tempt

Fret

Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

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

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

Tempt

Tempt verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.

Fret and tempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fret" instead a verb "Tempt".

Nearby Words: tempting, temptation, tempter

Common collocations

bloom fret bloom tempt bloom
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