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mayhem
[/ˈmeɪ.hem/]
noun
masculine
caos
1.
Violent or chaotic disorder; confusion and destruction
The concert turned into complete mayhem when the fans rushed the stage.
O concerto virou um caos completo quando os fãs invadiram o palco.
2.
Deliberate destruction or havoc; to cause intentional damage
The vandals wreaked mayhem on the abandoned building.
Os vândalos causaram devastação no prédio abandonado.
NYC Slang
chaos, madness
Synonyms
chaos
bedlam
pandemonium
havoc
turmoil
disorder
Antonyms
order
calm
peace
harmony
tranquility
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
caos
most common usage
General Brazilian
bagunça
informal, colloquial equivalent
Portugal
caos
standard usage
Portugal
pandemónio
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
wreak mayhem
cause mayhem
absolute mayhem
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