Affray
noun
A public situation involving fighting or violence.
He was arrested and charged for affray after the bar fight.
Often appears as...
- charged with affray
- arrested for affray
Usage tips
Formal
noun
An instance of disagreement that results in a fight or quarrel.
They were involved in an affray with a group of hostile men.
Often appears as...
- involved in an affray
- resulted in affray
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A public situation involving fighting or violence.
He was arrested and charged for affray after the bar fight.
Often appears as...
- charged with affray
- arrested for affray
Usage tips
Formal
noun
An instance of disagreement that results in a fight or quarrel.
They were involved in an affray with a group of hostile men.
Often appears as...
- involved in an affray
- resulted in affray
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legally Serious
An affray is a criminal offense and more serious than a simple argument.
He could face jail time for the affray last night.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Element
Affray usually occurs in public spaces, affecting public order or safety.
The football fans' affray spilled out onto the streets.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Group Fight
Affray may involve fighting between groups, not just individuals.
The affray involved rival gangs at the mall.
Compare with
altercationbrawldisturbancefracasmeleequarrelriotscuffle
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