affray

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Noun affray has 2 senses

affray, altercation, fracas - noisy quarrel
--₁ is a kind of quarrel, wrangle, row, words, run-in, dustup
--₁ has particulars: batrachomyomachia
affray, disturbance, fray, ruffle - a noisy fight
--₂ is a kind of fight, fighting, combat, scrap

Definitions from the Web

Affray

Noun:

1. A noisy fight or quarrel in a public place.

Sample Sentence: The police were called to break up an affray that had broken out in the city park.

Verb:

1. To engage in a noisy fight or quarrel in a public place.

Sample Sentence: The two rival gangs affrayed in the street, causing chaos and panic among bystanders.

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