Fret and Weep

Fret

Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

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

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

Weep

Weep verb - To flow forth slowly through small openings.

Fret and weep are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fret" instead a verb "Weep".

Nearby Words: weeping, weepy, weeper
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