Frazzle has two main meanings: it can mean to wearto damage or reduce something gradually through repeated friction away by rubbing, or it can mean to make someone extremelyto a very great degree; far beyond what is usual tired or stressed. As a noun, it can also refer to a state of extreme exhaustiona state of being completely drained of energy.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈfræzəl/
Easy pronunciation: FRAZ-uhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Verb meaning to exhaust physically or emotionally.
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Frazzle Meaning
to make someone very tired, stressed, or worn out
Part of speech: verb
Definition: exhaust physically or emotionally
Example: The long trip frazzled everyone by the end of the day.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- exhaust — A strong general substitute when frazzle means to wear someone out.
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Other Meanings of Frazzle
Meaning 2
to wear something down by rubbing
Part of speech: verb
Definition: wear away by rubbing
Example: The rope began to fray at the edges.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- fray — Exact match for the physical-wearing-away sense.
Meaning 3
a very tired, worn-out state
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a state of extreme exhaustion
Example: After the exam week, she was a complete frazzle.
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Frazzle Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- exhaust
wear away by rubbing
- fray
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse frazzle with fray. Frazzle can mean 'wear away by rubbing' in one sense, but it more often means 'to exhaust or wear out.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does frazzle mean?
Frazzle can mean to wear away by rubbing, to exhaust someone, or a state of extreme exhaustion.
What is a good synonym for frazzle?
For the verb meaning 'exhaust,' a good synonym is exhaust. For the rubbing sense, fray is the closest match.
Is frazzle a noun or a verb?
It can be both. As a verb, it means to wear away by rubbing or to exhaust. As a noun, it means a state of extreme exhaustion.
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