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affray vs fight

fight vs affray

affray and fight both are nouns.

affray is not a verb while fight is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
affray Yes No No No
fight Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fight is a hypernym of affray; that is, fight is a word with a broader meaning than affray:
  • affray: a noisy fight
  • fight: the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
Other hypernyms of affray include combat, fighting, scrap.
affray (noun) fight (noun)
a noisy fight a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
noisy quarrel the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
a boxing or wrestling match
an aggressive willingness to compete
an intense verbal dispute
affray (verb) fight (verb)
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
fight against or resist strongly
make a strenuous or labored effort
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Difference between affray and fight

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