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affray

noun
/əˈfreɪ/

Meaning

A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.

Example Sentences

The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.

Synonyms

brawl, fight, fracas, scuffle, melee

Antonyms

peace, calm, harmony

Collocations

public affray, violent affray, involved in an affray, affray charge

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