into the fray
- battleArmed military engagement
- chargeCost or accusation
- fightPhysical or verbal conflict
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- meleeDisordered group skirmish
combat · plunge · dive · chaos · skirmish · warriors · swords · rush · engage · storm · conflict · turmoil · brawl · midst · thick · heat · join · wade
engagement vs. withdrawal
into the frayretreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
withdrawal · flee · backing off · back away · stepping back
action vs. inaction
into the frayon the sidelines
Not in the action
hands off · fence-sitting · standing aside · stand aside · bystander