affrayer

/əˈfreɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

One who or that which affrays, as a person or an army, or a thing that causes trouble or commotion.

“The affrayer of the village was a group of marauding bandits.”

2. verb

To cause to assemble or rise in arms, as an affray, or to put into a state of tumult or commotion.

“The crowd was affrayed by the news of the riot.”

Synonyms

  • aggressor
  • disturber

Antonyms

  • calmer
  • pacifier