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Fighting_activity [agentive]
A generally large group of people, the Combatants, are engaged in a chaotic, violent, and usually protracted Fight amongst themselves. There are no distinct sides, and generally no particular goal (compare Hostile_encounter). The Fight may be described as having a Manner or Degree of violence. Time and Place may also be expressed.
The gladiators entered the [fray|Fight].
The gladiators entered the [fray|Fight].
Properties
- ID
- #563
- Entry
- frm_fighting_activity
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Fighting_activity (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Fighting_activity
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combatants |
The Combatants participate as fighters in the Fight.
The football referee's controversial call led to a bloody free-for-all among the fans. |
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| Fight |
The violent activity.
I couldn't help but watch as several bruised people reentered the [melee|Fight]. |
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Peripheral Frame Elements (9)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration |
The amount of time for which the Fight takes place.
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— | — |
| Instrument |
The weapon or other instrument used by the Combatants.
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| Issue |
The Issue over which Fight happens.
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category
state_of_affairs
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— |
| Manner |
The manner of the Fight.
Officers said they were stunned upon arrival at the scene of the raucous|Mnr fray. |
category
manner
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— |
| Means |
The means by which the Combatants engage in the Fight.
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— | — |
| Place |
Where the Fight takes place.
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category
locative_relation
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— |
| Purpose |
The state of affairs that (some of) he Combatants wish to acheive by fighting.
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category
state_of_affairs
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| Salient_activity |
An activity that engaged in by the Combatants while fighting.
stabbing|SA affray |
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| Time |
When the Fight takes place.
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category
time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
This is the Degree of violence of the Fight.
The townspeople engaged in a full-scale|Deg free-for-all. |
category
degree
|
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Inheritance
Lexical Units (6)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| affray.n | — | COD: a breach of the peace by fighting in a public place. |
| donnybrook.n | — | COD: a heated argument. |
| fracas.n | — | COD: a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| fray.n | — | COD: a battle or fight |
| free-for-all.n | — | COD: a disorganized or unrestricted situation or event in which everyone may take part, especially a fight or discussion. |
| melee.n | — | COD: a confused crowd or scuffle. |
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