Fret (Verb)
Meaning 1
Gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The injustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered".
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Verbs of feeling.
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Meaning 2
Worry unnecessarily or excessively; "don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now".
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Verbs of feeling.
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Meaning 3
Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing.
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 4
Be too tight; rub or press; "This neckband is choking the cat".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 5
Wear away or erode.
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 6
Provide (a musical instrument) with frets; "fret a guitar".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 7
Decorate with an interlaced design.
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 8
Cause friction; "my sweater scratches".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 9
Remove soil or rock; "Rain eroded the terraces".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 10
Carve a pattern into.
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 11
Be agitated or irritated; "don't fret over these small details".
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Verbs of feeling.