συμπλοκή — meaning in English

English meaning

• affair noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
• encounter verb To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
• fray verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.

Senses

συμπλοκή is used for these senses in English:

• affair (military) An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
• encounter A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
• fray (countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.

affair — full definition

1. noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
2. noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
3. noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.

encounter — full definition

1. verb To meet or come across someone or something, especially unexpectedly.
2. noun A meeting, especially one that is unplanned, tense, or significant.

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