Unscramble fretted

Definition of fretted

adjective:

• having frets. Antonyms: unfretted.
• having a pattern of fretwork or latticework. Synonyms: interlaced, latticed, latticelike.

verb:

• worry unnecessarily or excessively; "don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now". Synonyms: fret, fuss, niggle.
• be agitated or irritated; "don't fret over these small details". Synonyms: fret.
• provide (a musical instrument) with frets; "fret a guitar". Synonyms: fret.
• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing. Synonyms: chafe, fret, gall.
• cause annoyance in. Synonyms: fret.
• gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The injustice rankled her", "his resentment festered". Synonyms: eat into, fret, grate, rankle.
• carve a pattern into. Synonyms: fret.
• decorate with an interlaced design. Synonyms: fret.
• be too tight; rub or press; "This neckband is choking the cat". Synonyms: choke, fret, gag.
• cause friction; "my sweater scratches". Synonyms: chafe, fray, fret, rub, scratch.
• remove soil or rock; "Rain eroded the terraces". Synonyms: eat away, erode, fret.
• wear away or erode. Synonyms: eat away, fret.

Related words

dither, flap, honeycomb, pother, scruple, wash.

Rhymes with

indebted, indebted, netted.