Affray and Contretemps

Affray

Affray noun - A rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people.
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Contretemps and affray are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contretemps" instead a noun "Affray".

Contretemps

Contretemps noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
Usage example: there was a bit of a contretemps over the seating arrangements for the upcoming wedding
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Synonyms for Contretemps

Affray and contretemps are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Affray" instead a noun "Contretemps".
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Contretemps and Affray. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affray/contretemps
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