De-fraying is a term commonly used to refer to the process of fixing a frayed or unraveled object by trimming or cutting off the threads. It is essentially the opposite of fraying, which is the process of becoming worn or unravelled. While there are many variations of de-fraying, including rewiring or repairing, the basic idea is the same - to restore the original texture and function of the object. Antonyms for de-fraying include wearing, unraveling, disintegrating, and disassembling. These words point to the opposite process of de-fraying, which is the gradual weakening or breakdown of an object due to wear and tear.