How Do You Spell AFFRAY?

Pronunciation: [ɐfɹˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

Affray (/əˈfreɪ/) is a word that is often misspelled due to its uncommon use in modern language. The word originates from Middle English and refers to a public disturbance or fight. The IPA phonetic transcription of affray breaks it down into four distinct sounds: the schwa sound at the beginning, followed by the f sound, the long a sound, and the y sound at the end. Remembering these individual sounds can help ensure accurate spelling of this less commonly used word.

AFFRAY Meaning and Definition

1. Affray is a noun that refers to a public brawl or a violent confrontation involving a group of people in a public place. It entails a disturbance of peace and order, typically resulting from heated arguments or physical altercations. The term specifically emphasizes the rowdy and tumultuous nature of the incident, where chaos and disorder prevail and community harmony is disrupted.

   An affray often involves the use of force, with individuals displaying aggressive behavior and engaging in physical violence towards each other. Such incidents commonly attract attention from onlookers and passersby, intensifying the commotion and potentially causing fear or unrest in the surrounding area.

   Legally, affray is considered a criminal offense in various jurisdictions, as it threatens public safety and tranquility. Perpetrators of an affray can face charges and penalties such as fines, imprisonment, or community service, depending on the severity of the incident and the applicable laws. Authorities may intervene to break up the fight, restore order, and ensure the safety of individuals involved, as well as innocent bystanders.

   In summary, an affray is a public altercation characterized by a violent conflict and disturbance of peace involving multiple individuals. It often involves the use of force, potentially posing a threat to the safety and security of the community.

2. A brawl or petty fight; a disturbance; formerly used as a verb.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for AFFRAY

• affrair
• afrai
• affas
• afirad
• affar
• affriad
• affirad
• arrray
• affrid
• affrod
• affrade
• affro
• affread
• awray
• affiar
• affraid
• afrad
• aftra
• afray
• affrad
• aforad
• affraed
• affiat
• affreay
• affra
• affrayy
• iffray
• affrai
• afferar
• affraye
• Affiad
• affoam
• affric
• afraa
• offra
• affrik
• fffrap
• affsat
• agfay
• aferam
• affram
• aafram
• aftrax
• anuray
• cffral
• AFTRAH
• Saffeiya
• caffray
• Iffraye
• Aufreys
• Firtey
• Haffray
• Chafferay
• Affraffe
• saffarey
• affrait
• Afaraa

Etymology of AFFRAY

The word affray originated from the Old French word affrai, which meant alarm, disturbance, terror. It is derived from the Old French verb effreer, meaning to put in fear. The term made its way into Middle English as afray, and eventually developed into the current spelling affray.

Similar spelling words for AFFRAY

• afro,
• afar,
• afire.

Plural form of AFFRAY is AFFRAYS

Conjugate verb Affray

CONDITIONAL

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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

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IMPERATIVE

you affray

we let´s affray

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to affray

PAST

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

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PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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