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mayhem

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪhɛm/

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Definition of mayhem

noun

[mass noun]

violent or extreme disorder; chaos:complete mayhem broke out
Law, historical the crime of maliciously injuring or maiming someone, originally so as to render them defenceless.