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Meaning of melee
A noisy and violent fight or struggle
Etymology of melee
The word "melee" has its roots in the Old French word "meslee" or "mellee", which is derived from the verb "mesler" or "meller", meaning "to mix" or "to mingle"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a type of chaotic and violent combat
Synonyms
battle
fight
combat
clash
skirmish
fracas
brawl
scuffle
struggle
conflict
altercation
dispute
quarrel
affray
rumpus
uproar
tumult
chaos
bedlam
free-for-all
donnybrook
fracas
ruckus
commotion
disturbance
tumultuation
turbulence
violence
strife
struggle
contention
contest
engagement
encounter
clash
collision
impact
crash
bang
boom
fracas
fight
scuffle
tussle
wrestle
grapple
spar
box
duel
bout
match
tournament
bout
engagement
fray
broil
melee
tumult
hubbub
ruckus
pandemonium
mayhem
riot
disturbance
uprising
insurrection
rebellion
revolt
mutiny
sedition
anarchy
lawlessness
disorder
confusion
turbulence
chaos
anarchy
turmoil
upheaval
Definitions
- A noisy and confused fight or struggle, especially one involving a large number of people
- * A type of combat or fighting, especially in medieval times, where a large number of people engage in a chaotic and often violent struggle
Usage Examples
- The two groups clashed in a melee, with punches flying and people screaming
- * The medieval tournament ended in a melee, with all the knights fighting each other
- * The riot quickly turned into a melee, with police and protesters fighting in the streets
Antonyms
peace
calm
serenity
tranquility
quiet
stillness
silence
order
harmony
accord
agreement
concord
cooperation
friendship
amity
alliance
truce
ceasefire
armistice
treaty
pact
conciliation
reconciliation
pacification
appeasement
neutrality
inaction
passivity
indifference
apathy
lethargy
dormancy
stagnation
inactivity