fracas

/frəˈkɑːs/

Definitions

1. noun

a noisy quarrel or commotion, especially a public one.

“The fracas at the concert made it difficult for the band to continue playing.”

2. verb

to create a noisy quarrel or commotion, especially a public one.

“The politician’s opponents began to fracas at the press conference.”

Synonyms

  • brawl
  • commotion
  • uproar

Antonyms

  • calmness
  • quiet