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noun

Definition of frazzlenext
as in exhaustion
a complete depletion of energy or strength months of overtime work have left her worn to a frazzle

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frazzle

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verb

ˈfra-zəl How to pronounce frazzle (audio)
1
as in to wear
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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as in to kill
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 to bother
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 frazzle
Noun
The industrious and dedicated Studley looked worn to a frazzle by June. — Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 June 2021 More than any other cast member this year, Kate McKinnon let the frazzle show. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 May 2021
Verb
While the All-American slider features lettuce, red onion, dill pickle and thousand island dressing on a King's Hawaiian roll, the Canadian Maple Slider appeals to a different palate with bacon jam, crispy bacon, frazzled onions and maple syrup drizzle on a King's Hawaiian roll. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 The Sabres were clearly frazzled. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for frazzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frazzle
  1. exhaustion
  2. wear
  3. kill
  4. bother
  5. fatigue
  6. erode
  7. exhaust
  8. distract
Noun
  • Economic exhaustion and an atmosphere of fear have left virtually no part of Iranian existence untouched.
    — Greg Dixon, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That means, for example, Jason and Lucia can gain or lose weight, build muscle and incur physical markers of exhaustion.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhaustion
Verb
  • Wear it with leggings for a travel outfit that feels a little more elevated than wearing a sweatsuit.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • All the guests at Bozoma Saint-John Watson's wedding to Keely Watson were asked to wear authentic Kente cloth attire.
    — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of wear
Verb
  • The portable machine uses pulses of full-spectrum ultraviolet light to kill infectious germs inside hospital rooms.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Clancy is a Massachusetts woman who has been on trial for killing her three children and attempting to take her own life in 2023.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of kill
Verb
  • Say what’s bothering you before resentment takes over the conversation.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Rafter, bothered by a right shoulder injury, retires after Cedric Pioline breaks his serve in the opening game of the fifth set.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bother
Noun
  • The platform will be monitored over time to assess how the bamboo composite performs against fatigue, environmental exposure and other stresses encountered offshore.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Immediate consequences can develop quickly Heat strain may begin with fatigue, headache, dizziness, weakness or nausea and progress to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
    — Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fatigue
Verb
  • The new king must steady royal fortunes amid damaging scrutiny of Queen Mette-Marit’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and stepson Marius Høiby’s rape conviction, which has eroded public support for the monarchy.
    — Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The new home of Engine 8 — staffed by 12 firefighters who work in four-person crews — replaces its previous facility, which traces its origins back to 1913 and sits on the eroding west bank of Coyote Creek four blocks away.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of erode
Verb
  • Your eyes will thank you College students often fall asleep without removing their contacts, especially when exhausted from late-night studying or over-intoxicated from partying.
    — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Qualifying members who exhaust their income protection will now be covered up until May 1, 2028, Gee said.
    — Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhaust
Verb
  • Nothing will keep you from sleeping or distract you from studying like itchy bug bites or the constant sneezing and drippy nose of seasonal allergies.
    — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The long seven-month offseason has been filled with congressional legislation, eligibility lawsuits, CFP expansion and plenty of other storylines that have distracted from the product on the field.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Frazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frazzle. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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