Mayhem: meaning, definitions and examples

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mayhem

 

[ หˆmeษชhษ›m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

violent chaos

Mayhem refers to a state of violent chaos and disorder, typically involving widespread destruction and confusion. It can be used to describe a scene of extreme violence or a situation that is completely out of control.

Synonyms

chaos, disorder, pandemonium, turmoil

Examples of usage

  • The riots in the city descended into mayhem, with buildings set on fire and looting rampant.
  • The concert turned into mayhem as the crowd rushed the stage in excitement.
Context #2 | Noun

legal term

In legal terms, mayhem refers to the intentional maiming or mutilation of another person, often resulting in serious bodily harm. It is a serious criminal offense that involves causing permanent disfigurement or disability to the victim.

Examples of usage

  • The defendant was charged with mayhem after he attacked the victim with a knife, causing permanent damage to his face.
  • The court found the accused guilty of mayhem for his violent actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "mayhem" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเคพเคœเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chaos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekacauan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chaos

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้จ’ไนฑ (sลran)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaos

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaos

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผ๋ž€ (honran)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆุถู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chaos

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chaos

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆททไนฑ (hรนnluร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kaos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kaos

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xaos

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caos

Etymology

The word 'mayhem' originated from the Middle English 'mayme' meaning 'maim' or 'injury'. It was first used in the legal sense in the 15th century to refer to a crime involving bodily harm. Over time, the meaning expanded to include general chaos and disorder.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,538, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.