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verb fraz·zle \ˈfra-zəl\

Definition of frazzle

frazzled

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frazzling

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  1. transitive verb

  2. 1 :  3fray

  3. 2a :  to put in a state of extreme physical or nervous fatigueb :  upset

  4. intransitive verb

  5. :  to become frazzled

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Examples of frazzle in a Sentence

  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 and Etymology of frazzle

alteration of English dialect fazle to tangle, fray

frazzle Synonyms

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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frazzle

noun fraz·zle

Definition of frazzle

  1. 1 :  the state of being frazzled

  2. 2 :  a condition of fatigue or nervous exhaustion worn to a frazzle

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Examples of frazzle in a Sentence

  1. months of overtime work have left her worn to a frazzle

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First Known Use of frazzle

1865

frazzle Synonyms

Synonyms
burnout, collapse, exhaustion, fatigue, lassitude, prostration, tiredness, weariness
Antonyms
refreshment, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, revitalization
Related Words
debilitation, debility, disablement, enervation, enfeeblement, faintness, feebleness, frailness, frailty, impotence, infirmity, weakness; overfatigue; languor, lethargy, listlessness; sluggishness, slumber, stupor, torpidity, torpor; apathy, inertia, passiveness, passivity
Near Antonyms
bounce, dash, drive, energy, ginger, go, liveliness, pep, punch, sap, snap, starch, verve, vigor, vim, vitality, zing, zip; might, muscle, potency, power, puissance, strength; briskness, jauntiness, spiritedness, sprightliness, vivaciousness, vivacity

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FRAZZLE Defined for English Language Learners

frazzle

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Definition of frazzle for English Language Learners

  • : to make (someone) very nervous or upset

FRAZZLE Defined for Kids

frazzle

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noun fraz·zle \ˈfra-zəl\

Definition of frazzle for Students

  1. :  a tired or nervous condition I'm worn to a frazzle.

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