Mayhem

noun

/ˈmeɪhɛm/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.nounA state or situation of great confusion, disorder, trouble or destruction; chaos.

"In all the mayhem, some children were separated from their partners."

2.nounInfliction of violent injury on a person or thing.

"The fighting dogs created mayhem in the flower beds."

3.nounThe maiming of a person by depriving him of the use of any of his limbs which are necessary for defense or protection.

4.nounThe crime of damaging things or harming people on purpose.

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