Difference between Affray and Fray

What is the difference between Affray and Fray?

Affray as a noun is the act of suddenly disturbing any one; an assault or attack. while Fray as a noun is affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee.

Affray

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of suddenly disturbing any one; an assault or attack. A tumultuous assault or quarrel. The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To startle from quiet; to alarm. To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.

Fray

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).

We hope you now know whether to use Affray or Fray in your sentence.

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