frazzle

¹fraz·zle

verb \ˈfra-zəl\

fraz·zledfraz·zling\ˈfraz-liŋ, ˈfra-zə-\

Definition of FRAZZLE

transitive verb

1

: ³fray

2

a : to put in a state of extreme physical or nervous fatigue b : upset

intransitive verb

: to become frazzled

Examples of FRAZZLE

1. He's a clever player who knows how to frazzle his opponents.
2. <years of use have frazzled the cord for the window blinds to the breaking point>

Origin of FRAZZLE

alteration of English dialect fazle to tangle, fray

First Known Use: circa 1825

Related to FRAZZLE

Synonyms: chafe, corrade, erode, fray, abrade, fret, gall, rasp, rub, wear

Antonyms: calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)

Related Words: file, gnaw, grate, graze, grind, nibble, sandblast, sandpaper, scour, scrape, scuff, shave; erase, reduce, rub out, wear out, wipe (away); bite, break down, break up, chew, corrode, decompose, disintegrate, dissolve, eat; hone, sharpen, whet

Near Antonyms: activate, energize, invigorate, rejuvenate, strengthen, vitalize; relax, rest, unwind

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Rhymes with FRAZZLE

basil, dazzle