I . n.
Brawl ( in a public place ), quarrel, conflict, personal conflict, struggle, contest, strife, row, fray, tussle, scuffle, set-to, fisticuffs, fracas, scrimmage, encounter, collision, broil, fight, mêlée , tumult, disturbance, outbreak, riot, émeute , breach of the peace, rumpus ( colloq. ), mill ( colloq. ), skirmish, rencontre, etc. See affair , 3.
II . v. a.
Affright, frighten, terrify, alarm, strike terror into, dismay. See next .