noun

mayhem

mayhem, chaos, disorder, havoc

The storm caused mayhem across the city.

The storm caused mayhem across the city.

There was complete mayhem after the concert.

There was complete mayhem after the concert.

((uncountable noun)) a situation of violent and uncontrolled disorder The protest turned into complete mayhem.

Synonyms: chaos, disorder, havoc, pandemonium

From Old French 'mahaigne' (injury, mutilation), which came to mean violent disorder.

Think of 'Mayhem' as what happens when things 'may hem' you in, creating a chaotic, trapped feeling.

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