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FRAZZLE

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A state of extreme exhaustion

Example:

he was worn to a frazzle

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Hypernyms ("frazzle" is a kind of...):

exhaustion (extreme fatigue)

Domain usage:

colloquialism (a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech)

Derivation:

frazzle (exhaust physically or emotionally)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Exhaust physically or emotionally

Example:

She was frazzled after the visit of her in-laws

Classified under:

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care

Hypernyms (to "frazzle" is one way to...):

beat; exhaust; tucker; tucker out; wash up (wear out completely)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s somebody

Derivation:

frazzle (a state of extreme exhaustion)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Wear away by rubbing

Example:

The friction frayed the sleeve

Synonyms:

fray; frazzle

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "frazzle" is one way to...):

break; bust; fall apart; wear; wear out (go to pieces)

Sentence frames:

Something ----s
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

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