Fret — synonyms, definition

1. fret (Noun) UK

Greek fret Greek key activity ado annoyance bother complaint corrosion fuss gnawing harassment irritation key pattern lather ornamental pattern sea fret solicitude sweat swither trouble • • •

fret (Noun) — Agitation resulting from active worry.

fret (Noun) — A spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion.

fret (Noun) — An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief). ex. "there was a simple fret at the top of the walls"

fret (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.

fret (Noun) — A fog or mist coming from the sea.

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2. fret (Verb) UK

annoy badger bait be consumed be distressed be rankled be troubled be vexed bluster bother brood care carry rage inside chafe choke consume corrode disturb dwell on eat • • •

fret (Verb) — Worry unnecessarily or excessively. ex. "don't fret too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now"

fret (Verb) — Be agitated or irritated. ex. "don't fret over these small details"

fret (Verb) — Provide (a musical instrument) with frets. ex. "fret a guitar"

fret (Verb) — Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing.

fret (Verb) — Cause annoyance in.

fret (Verb) — Gnaw into; make resentful or angry. ex. "The injustice fretted her"

fret (Verb) — (handicraft) carve a pattern into.

fret (Verb) — Decorate with an interlaced design.

fret (Verb) — Be too tight; rub or press. ex. "This neckband is fretting the cat"

fret (Verb) — Cause friction. ex. "my sweater frets"

fret (Verb) — Remove soil or rock.

fret (Verb) — Wear away or erode.

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