fray

In intransitive terms the difference between fray and squabble

is that fray is to rub while squabble is to participate in a minor fight or argument.

Engagement is a synonym of fray.

As nouns the difference between engagement and fray

is that engagement is engagement while fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee.

As a verb fray is

to unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

Fray is a related term of imbroglio.

As nouns the difference between fray and imbroglio

is that fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee while imbroglio is (l) (complicated situation).

As a verb fray

is to unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

Fray is a related term of altercation.

As nouns the difference between fray and altercation

is that fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee while altercation is warm contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy; wrangle; wordy contest.

As a verb fray

is to unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

Brush is a related term of fray.

As nouns the difference between brush and fray

is that brush is an implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair while fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee.

As verbs the difference between brush and fray

is that brush is to clean with a brush while fray is to unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

Fray is a related term of row.

As nouns the difference between fray and row

is that fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee while row is trench, ditch.

As a verb fray

is to unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

Fray is a synonym of disturbance.

As nouns the difference between fray and disturbance

is that fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee while disturbance is the act of disturbing, being disturbed.

As a verb fray

is to unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

As nouns the difference between fray and warfare

is that fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee while warfare is the waging of war or armed conflict against an enemy.

As verbs the difference between fray and warfare

is that fray is to unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope while warfare is to lead a military life; to carry on continual wars.

As a noun fray is

affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee.

As a verb fray is

to unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

Encounter is a related term of fray.

In lang=en terms the difference between encounter and fray

is that encounter is to confront (someone or something) face to face while fray is to rub.

As verbs the difference between encounter and fray

is that encounter is to meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly while fray is to unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

As nouns the difference between encounter and fray

is that encounter is an unplanned or unexpected meeting while fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee.