disturbance vs fray

disturbance and fray both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
disturbance	Yes	No	No	No
fray	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, disturbance and fray are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of disturbance include affray, ruffle.

disturbance (noun)	fray (noun)
the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion	a noisy fight
a noisy fight
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
a disorderly outburst or tumult
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
an unhappy and worried mental state

disturbance (verb)	fray (verb)
	wear away by rubbing
	cause friction