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ruffle vs affray

affray vs ruffle

ruffle and affray both are nouns.

ruffle is a verb but affray is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ruffle Yes No Yes No
affray Yes No No No
As nouns, ruffle and affray are synonyms defined as:
  • ruffle and affray: a noisy fight
Other synonyms of ruffle include disturbance, fray.
ruffle (noun) affray (noun)
a noisy fight a noisy fight
a high tight collar noisy quarrel
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
ruffle (verb) affray (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 ruffle and affray

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