take affray, affray of the peace, affray charge

Formal and Informal Expressions of affray

In different contexts, you can replace 'affray' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'altercation, fracas' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'brawl, scuffle' is a commonplace synonym.

affray: Explore its Definition & Usage

affray Definition

a public fight between two or more people that disturbs the peace.

Using affray: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "affray" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the bar.
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The two men were arrested for causing an affray in the street.
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The football match ended in an affray between rival fans.

affray Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for affray

Phrases with affray

take affray
to take offense or become upset by something
Example
She took affray at his comment and stormed out of the room.
affray of the peace
a disturbance of the peace caused by a public fight or brawl
Example
The police arrested several people for affray of the peace after a large fight broke out in the park.
affray charge
a criminal charge for causing a public fight or brawl
Example
He was given an affray charge and had to appear in court for his involvement in the bar fight.

Origins of affray

from Old French 'affraier', meaning 'to disturb'

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Summary: affray in Brief

The term 'affray' [uh-frey] refers to a public fight between two or more people that disturbs the peace. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'affray of the peace' or 'affray charge.' Synonyms include 'brawl,' 'altercation,' and 'fracas.' 'Take affray' means to take offense or become upset by something.