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affray

The correct spelling is affray.

How to pronounce affray

noun

IPA: /əˈfɹeɪ/

Say it like: Aff-raee

The correct spelling is affray. The act of suddenly disturbing anyone; an assault or attack. For example: "The affray in the busy marketplace caused great terror and disorder."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

noun

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

verb

  1. 1.To startle from quiet; to alarm.
  2. 2.To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.

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