Affray – A group fighting
(Pronounced uh-frey)
Affray refers to a group fight in a public place that disturbs the peace.
To remember the definition of the word affray, use the following mnemonic:
Afraid? (affray) I'm not surprised. What a fight!
Examples of affray in a sentence
The six suspects all pleaded guilty to affray, and were imprisoned for 12 months.
The affray left a number of people hospitalised and a number of shops suffered damage.
She is guilty of theft, affray, and drink driving.