affray
Pronunciation:
/əˈfɹeɪ/noun
Definitions
The act of suddenly disturbing anyone; 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.
Example: The affray in the busy marketplace caused great terror and disorder.
Terror.
verb
Definitions
To startle from quiet; to alarm.
To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.