Affray and Altercation

Affray

Affray noun - A rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people.
Usage example: an affray broke out in the parking lot when someone shouted a racial slur
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Synonyms for Affray

Altercation is a synonym for affray in fight topic. In some cases you can use "Altercation" instead a noun "Affray". popular alternative

Altercation

Altercation noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
Usage example: judging from all the slamming and banging, I'd say there was some sort of altercation going on next door
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Synonyms for Altercation

Affray is a synonym for altercation. (British) You can use "Affray" instead a noun "Altercation". popular alternative

Nearby Word: altercate
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