mayhem

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mayhem

(noun)

Meaning

violent disorder or chaos

Example

"The storm caused mayhem in the town."

Synonyms

chaoshavocpandemonium

Antonyms

order

More about this word

Word origin
From Anglo-Norman mayhem, meaning injury or violence.
Related word forms
  • adjective: mayhemic

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