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    mayhem
    /ˈmeɪhɛm/

    noun

    • 1. violent or extreme disorder; chaos: "complete mayhem broke out"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAYHEM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Mayhem is a noun that means a situation of confusion, disorder or violence. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and contrast it with irony.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mayhemMayhem Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Mayhem is a noun that means needless or willful damage or violence, or the crime of deliberately causing injury that permanently disfigures another. Learn the etymology, history, and examples of mayhem from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMAYHEM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Mayhem is a noun that means a situation of confusion, disorder or violence. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see synonyms and examples from news sources and literature.

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    Mayhem definition: the crime of willfully inflicting a bodily injury on another so as to make the victim less capable of self-defense or, under modern statutes, so as to cripple or mutilate the victim.. See examples of MAYHEM used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAYHEM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Mayhem is a situation of disorder, confusion, or violence. It can also be a legal term for injuring or mutilating someone. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › mayhemMayhem - definition of mayhem by The Free Dictionary

    Mayhem is the crime of willfully injuring or mutilating another person, or any violent disorder or confusion. Find the origin, legal meaning, and translations of mayhem in this comprehensive online dictionary.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmayhem noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Mayhem is a noun that means fear and a great lack of order, usually caused by violent behaviour or by some sudden terrible event. Learn how to pronounce, use and translate mayhem in different contexts with OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com.