affray

Meanings

• noun

  A violent brawl or fight between a group of people.

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Synonyms

alarm , fright , terror , brawl , fray

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with affray
fray , ray

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Variants

List of all variants of affray that leads to same result
affray , affrays , affrayed , affraying

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to drive away' or 'to drive forth'. Derived from the Old French word 'affrayer'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'affray' was once used in English law to describe a public disturbance that disrupted the peace.

2. The word 'affray' has been used in various forms of media, including films and television shows, to describe violent confrontations between characters.

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Related Concepts

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1. brawl: A noisy and violent disturbance or quarrel.

2. melee: A confused fight or struggle, especially one involving many people.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'affray' has been used to describe violent confrontations between characters in various works, including Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' and Milton's 'Paradise Lost'.

How to Memorize "affray"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large crowd of people shouting and fighting in the streets.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'affray' with the idea of a violent and chaotic scene.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'affray' by associating it with the phrase 'a fight that drives people away'.

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