Melee (noun)

A confused struggle involving a number of people.

Origin:

Late middle english from old french mêlée, from meller 'to mix'.

Examples:

  1. The police had to intervene when the peaceful protest turned into a violent melee.
  2. The melee in the crowded market made it difficult for shoppers to move around.
  3. The final score of the football match was marred by a mass melee on the field.
  4. The melee of journalists and photographers swarmed the famous actor as he left the building.
  5. A melee of conflicting emotions and opinions filled the room as the debate heated up.
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