Affray and Squabble

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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Squabble and affray are semantically related In some cases you can use "Squabble" instead a noun "Affray".

Squabble

Squabble noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
Usage example: frightened by noise of the squabble, the cat hid under the couch

Affray and squabble are semantically related (British) in tussle topic. Sometimes you can use "Affray" instead a noun "Squabble".

Nearby Words: squabbled, squabbling, squabbler
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