affrays
noun
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The act of suddenly disturbing anyone; an assault or attack.
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A tumultuous assault or quarrel.
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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."
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Terror.
Synonyms:
alarm, fright, terror, brawl, fray
verb
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To startle from quiet; to alarm.
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To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.