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affray

The word “affray” has 2 syllables: af-fray

It's pronounced as /əˈfreɪ/

What is synonym and antonym for affray?

In the thesaurus, “affray” has 41 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for affray along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for affray

Antonyms for affray

Meanings of affray

  • 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.
    4. Terror.
  • verb
    1. To startle from quiet; to alarm.
    2. To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.

Example Sentences

  • The police quickly responded to the street affray downtown.
  • Several people were injured during the late-night affray outside the club.
  • Witnesses described the affray as loud and chaotic.
  • The newspaper reported an affray between rival groups at the event.
  • Security guards managed to stop the affray before it became worse.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to affray, such as: agreement, altercation, argument, assault, attack, battle, brawl.

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