Definitions

1. noun

A confused or disorganized fight or struggle; a free-for-all.

“The police struggled to control the melee that broke out at the concert.”

2. noun

A close and intense battle, especially in medieval times.

“The knights charged into the melee, their swords clashing with the enemy.”

3. noun

A confusing or confusingly complex situation.

“The plot of the novel was a melee of characters and storylines.”

4. verb

To engage in a confused or disorganized fight or struggle.

“The two men began to melee, punching and kicking each other.”

5. verb

To engage in a close and intense battle, especially in medieval times.

“The knights meleed with the enemy, their swords clashing in a fierce battle.”

6. verb

To cause confusion or disorder, especially in a situation or activity.

“The new policy meleed the office, causing chaos and confusion among the staff.”