affray
/əˈfɹeɪ/
noun
- 1
The act of suddenly disturbing anyone; an assault or attack.
- 2
A tumultuous assault or quarrel.
- 3
The 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
Terror.
verb
- 1
To startle from quiet; to alarm.
- 2
To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.
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