Top synonyms for “fret”: chafe, choke, eat away, eat into, erode, fray, fuss, gag, and 14 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch
- (noun)an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)“there was a simple fret at the top of the walls”
- (noun)a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
- (noun)agitation resulting from active worry“don't get in a stew”
- (verb)wear away or erode
- (verb)remove soil or rock“Rain eroded the terraces”
- (verb)cause friction“my sweater scratches”
- (verb)be too tight; rub or press“This neckband is choking the cat”
- (verb)decorate with an interlaced design
- (verb)carve a pattern into
- (verb)be agitated or irritated“don't fret over these small details”
- (verb)gnaw into; make resentful or angry“The injustice rankled her”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "fret"?
Common synonyms for "fret" include chafe, choke, eat away, eat into, erode, fray. Our thesaurus lists 22 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "fret" mean?
a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch
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