Affray

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo startle from quiet; to alarm.

2.VerbTo frighten; to scare; to frighten away.

3.NounThe act of suddenly disturbing anyone; an assault or attack.

4.NounA tumultuous assault or quarrel.

5.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."

6.NounTerror.

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