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affray vs ruffle

ruffle vs affray

affray and ruffle both are nouns.

affray is not a verb while ruffle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
affray Yes No No No
ruffle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, affray and ruffle are synonyms defined as:
  • affray and ruffle: a noisy fight
Other synonyms of affray include disturbance, fray.
affray (noun) ruffle (noun)
a noisy fight a noisy fight
noisy quarrel a high tight collar
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
affray (verb) ruffle (verb)
pleat or gather into a ruffle
erect or fluff up
disturb the smoothness of
twitch or flutter
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
trouble or vex
discompose
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Difference between affray and ruffle

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