Definition of "affray" in English

verb

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

2. (archaic, transitive) To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.

noun

1. The act of suddenly disturbing anyone; an assault or attack.

   • A 22-year-old man was also arrested in connection with the incident for affray towards attending paramedics.

2. A tumultuous assault or quarrel.

3. The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.

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

4. (obsolete) Terror.