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mayhem

The word “mayhem” has 2 syllables: may-hem

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪ.hem/

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In the thesaurus, “mayhem” has 78 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for mayhem along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for mayhem

Antonyms for mayhem

Meanings of mayhem

  • noun
    1. A state or situation of great confusion, disorder, trouble or destruction; chaos.
    2. Infliction of violent injury on a person or thing.
    3. The maiming of a person by depriving him of the use of any of his limbs which are necessary for defense or protection.
    4. The crime of damaging things or harming people on purpose.

Example Sentences

  • The sudden power outage caused complete mayhem in the city.
  • Kids running everywhere created mayhem in the playground.
  • The announcement sparked mayhem among the excited crowd.
  • A single mistake led to financial mayhem in the company.
  • The storm left behind mayhem and destruction.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to mayhem, such as: anarchy, assault, attack, barbarity, bashing, battering, battery.

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