fray vs ruffle

fray and ruffle both are nouns.

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

As nouns, fray and ruffle are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of fray include affray, disturbance.

fray (noun)	ruffle (noun)
a noisy fight	a noisy fight
	a high tight collar
	a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

fray (verb)	ruffle (verb)
wear away by rubbing	pleat or gather into a ruffle
cause friction	erect or fluff up
	disturb the smoothness of
	twitch or flutter
	mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
	trouble or vex
	discompose
	stir up (water) so as to form ripples
	to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others