fraying

the edges of the rug were fraying after years of heavy use.

her nerves were fraying under the pressure of the deadline.

the relationship between the two companies was fraying due to disagreements.

he noticed the frayed ends of the rope and replaced it immediately.

the fabric was fraying at the seams, so she needed to mend it.

despite their efforts, the peace talks were fraying at the edges.

the old sweater had frayed cuffs and a hole in the elbow.

a frayed cable can cause electrical problems and pose a safety risk.

the team's morale was fraying after a series of defeats.

she carefully trimmed the fraying threads from the hem of the dress.

the old book's binding was fraying, threatening to fall apart.