noun

1. The act of suddenly disturbing anyone; an assault or attack.

2. A tumultuous assault or quarrel.

3. The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.

   “The affray in the busy marketplace caused great terror and disorder.”

Synonyms: alarm, fright, terror, brawl, fray

verb

1. To startle from quiet; to alarm.

2. To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.