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Affray

/əˈfɹeɪ/ · verb

Meaning

(archaic, transitive) To startle from quiet; to alarm..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (archaic, transitive) To startle from quiet; to alarm.
  2. (archaic, transitive) To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.
  3. The act of suddenly disturbing anyone; an assault or attack.
  4. A tumultuous assault or quarrel.
  5. The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.
  6. (obsolete) Terror.

Example Sentences

That voice doth us affray.
A 22-year-old man was also arrested in connection with the incident for affray towards attending paramedics.
The patient, who had a full view of the skirmish, was so tickled at the affray, that he burst into a laughter, which broke the quinsey, and cured him.
The affray in the busy marketplace caused great terror and disorder.
full of ghastly fright and cold affray

Synonyms for affray

fraybrawlalarmterrorfrightrufflealtercationdisturbancefracas

Antonyms for affray

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does affray mean?

Affray means (archaic, transitive) To startle from quiet; to alarm..

What is a synonym for affray?

Common synonyms include fray, brawl, alarm, terror.

What is the opposite of affray?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use affray in a sentence?

That voice doth us affray.

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