frazzling

verb

Definition of frazzlingnext
present participle of frazzle
1
as in eroding
to damage or diminish by continued friction years of use have frazzled the cord for the window blinds to the breaking point

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2
as in exhausting
to use up all the physical energy of trying to hold down two full-time jobs had completely frazzled him

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3
as in distracting
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy an endless series of dietary warnings that had served only to frazzle the general public

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frazzling
  1. eroding
  2. distracting
  3. fraying
  4. disturbing
  5. bothering
  6. worrying
  7. angering
  8. upsetting
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  • Illiquidity is another key drawback, particularly in cask investments, as funds are tied up for years during maturation, with additional costs for storage, insurance and bottling eroding potential returns.
    Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Disputes, manufacturing delays, and eroding market trust have eclipsed the company's heritage over decades of greatness.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of eroding
Verb
  • Although there are guns to acquire, most of the action is paced more methodically, with players sneaking around to avoid enemies or distracting them with bottles and thrown objects.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The distracting health care blame game At the dawn of the modern American health care system, the private industries that compose much of the medical sector were allies.
    Dylan Scott, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of distracting
Verb
  • And cheaper polo belts are stitched with shorter pieces of thread which will unravel over time, creating a fraying effect—but the best quality belts are stitched from longer pieces of thread which won’t unravel.
    Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Now imagine the fingers are fraying at the tips, like old rope, and that your arm is disconcertingly thin.
    Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of fraying
Verb
  • Water from the bottom of the tray to avoid disturbing seeds.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Samuel took this image from a distance and left quickly to avoid disturbing the bird.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of disturbing
Verb
  • Treatment starts with testing to make sure juniper is the allergen that's bothering you.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The Kansas Jayhawks were bothering Shedeur Sanders all day, but the star quarterback especially took exception to one hit.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of bothering
Verb
  • Is there a health problem that's worrying you?
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Is there a nutrition concern that's worrying you?
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of worrying
Verb
  • With some true detective work, Flueger quickly discovers that pigeons are trying to claim squatter rights a bit too close higher up, angering the furry felines.
    Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Francis has tried to toe a balanced line on Gaza after initially angering Israel with comments that were perceived of as being supportive of the Palestinians.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
Definition of angering
Verb
  • Failing to do so risks upsetting a leader with a short fuse and the power to sink a company’s stock or ignite a boycott with a single social media post.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Ranked in the preseason Top 25, the Jayhawks limped to a 2-6 start before upsetting 7-1 Iowa State.
    Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of upsetting
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