Affray

noun

/əˈfɹeɪ/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounThe act of suddenly disturbing anyone; an assault or attack.

2.nounA tumultuous assault or quarrel.

3.nounThe fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.

"The affray in the busy marketplace caused great terror and disorder."

4.nounTerror.

5.verbTo startle from quiet; to alarm.

6.verbTo frighten; to scare; to frighten away.

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