Affray and Quarrel

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

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

Quarrel

Quarrel noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
Usage example: a loud quarrel erupted at the next table over

Affray is a synonym for quarrel (British) in disagreement topic. Sometimes you can use "Affray" instead a noun "Quarrel", if it concerns topics such as dispute.

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