fray

In intransitive terms the difference between fray and quarrel

is that fray is to rub while quarrel is to find fault; to cavil.

Scuffle is a related term of fray.

In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between scuffle and fray

is that scuffle is (archaic) a child's pinafore or bib while fray is (archaic) frighten; alarm.

In lang=en terms the difference between scuffle and fray

is that scuffle is to walk with a shuffling gait while fray is to rub.

As nouns the difference between scuffle and fray

is that scuffle is a rough disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters while fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee.

As verbs the difference between scuffle and fray

is that scuffle is to fight or struggle confusedly at close quarters 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 dispute.

As verbs the difference between fray and dispute

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

As a noun fray

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

Conflict is a related term of fray.

As nouns the difference between conflict and fray

is that conflict is a clash or disagreement, often violent, between two opposing groups or individuals while fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee.

As verbs the difference between conflict and fray

is that conflict is to be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible 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 scrap.

In lang=en terms the difference between fray and scrap

is that fray is to rub while scrap is to make into scrap.

As nouns the difference between fray and scrap

is that fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee while scrap is a (small) piece; a fragment; a detached, incomplete portion or scrap can be a fight, tussle, skirmish.

As verbs the difference between fray and scrap

is that fray is to unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope while scrap is to discard or scrap can be to fight.

Fray is a related term of wrangle.

In lang=en terms the difference between fray and wrangle

is that fray is to rub while wrangle is to involve in a quarrel or dispute; to embroil.

As nouns the difference between fray and wrangle

is that fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee while wrangle is an act of wrangling.

As verbs the difference between fray and wrangle

is that fray is to unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope while wrangle is to bicker, or quarrel angrily and noisily.

As nouns the difference between fray and rumpus

is that fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee while rumpus is a noisy, sometimes violent disturbance; noise and confusion; a quarrel.

As a verb fray

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

Bout is a related term of fray.

As nouns the difference between bout and fray

is that bout is a period of something, usually painful or unpleasant while fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee.

As verbs the difference between bout and fray

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

As a preposition bout

is (colloquial) about.

In intransitive terms the difference between battle and fray

is that battle is to join in battle; to contend in fight; as, to battle over theories while fray is to rub.

In transitive terms the difference between battle and fray

is that battle is to assail in battle; to fight or struggle while fray is to bear the expense of; to defray.

As verbs the difference between battle and fray

is that battle is to nourish; feed 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 battle and fray

is that battle is a general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; an engagement; a combat while fray is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee.

As an adjective battle

is improving; nutritious; fattening.

As a proper noun Battle

is {{surname|habitational|from=Middle English}} from places in England that have been sites of a battle.

As nouns the difference between fray and disagreements

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

As a verb fray

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