Affray

Definitions

1. The act of suddenly disturbing anyone; an assault or attack.
   countable, uncountable
2. A tumultuous assault or quarrel.
   countable, uncountable
3. The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.
   countable, uncountable
4. Terror.
   countable, obsolete, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“A 22-year-old man was also arrested in connection with the incident for affray towards attending paramedics.”

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

“full of ghastly fright and cold affray”

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