Definition of mayhem in English:

mayhem

noun ˈmeɪhɛmˈmeɪˌhɛm

mass noun

1Violent or extreme disorder; chaos.
骚乱，暴乱；混乱
complete mayhem broke out
全面骚乱爆发了。
Example sentencesExamples
- On two large screens there was distorted video footage of mayhem and destruction.
- It's a slow boat ride that weaves though the darkness amidst illuminated animatronic scenes of pirate mayhem.
- Some astute observers foresaw the emerging mayhem, but solid evidence took time to accrue.
- Rebels advanced on the capital which erupted in anarchy and mayhem as armed gangs looted and fought each other on the streets.
- High spirits often get out of control and lead to violence and mayhem.
- What unfolds is a riot of comic mayhem as mistaken identity leads to uproarious farce throughout.
- They have issues boiling away inside and their only outlet is to cause mayhem in the streets.
- If there is a way to cause mayhem, death and destruction, we will find it and improve on it.
- The funny climax, shot against the picturesque sand dunes of Dubai, is a mix of madness and mayhem.
- Both leaders know they are not just dealing with the mayhem on the streets: they have to keep their backs covered as well.
- During these times of course registration mayhem you undoubtedly curse the evil that is voice mail.
- But during a troubled century, market mayhem occurred with sickening frequency.
- Nothing adds up or makes sense and the plot descends into complete mayhem and rage.
- Nothing much happens to disturb our peace and, when mayhem comes along, we find that a nice cup of tea soon puts it all in proportion.
- Lush disco arrangement and harsh synth lines collide into dancefloor mayhem.
- My husband leaves a haven of rest and order to come home to mayhem and madness.
- Police say they are winning the war against violent drunks who cause mayhem in the West End of the city at weekends.
- Even while behind bars they seem capable of causing maximum mayhem.
- Those still in the city described deserted streets and mayhem in the shops as people tried to stock up on essentials.
- But to go from the legal mayhem of rugby union to illegal violence is a small step indeed.
Synonyms
chaos, disorder, confusion, havoc, bedlam, pandemonium, tumult, uproar, turmoil, madness, madhouse, hullabaloo, all hell broken loose, wild disarray, disorganization, maelstrom, trouble, disturbance, commotion, riot, anarchy, destruction, violence
1. 1.1Law historical The crime of maliciously injuring or maiming someone, originally so as to render them defenceless.
  〔律〕〈主史〉故意伤害罪

Origin

Early 16th century: from Old French mayhem (see maim). The sense 'disorder' (originally US) dates from the late 19th century.

Between the 15th and 19th centuries mayhem was a crime which involved maiming a person so that they could no longer defend themselves. In origin the word is a form of maim (Middle English), which came through French but whose ultimate origin is unknown. The modern sense ‘violent or extreme disorder’ originated in the USA in the 19th century.

Definition of mayhem in US English:

mayhem

nounˈmāˌhemˈmeɪˌhɛm

1Violent or damaging disorder; chaos.
骚乱，暴乱；混乱
complete mayhem broke out
全面骚乱爆发了。
Example sentencesExamples
- Both leaders know they are not just dealing with the mayhem on the streets: they have to keep their backs covered as well.
- Police say they are winning the war against violent drunks who cause mayhem in the West End of the city at weekends.
- It's a slow boat ride that weaves though the darkness amidst illuminated animatronic scenes of pirate mayhem.
- If there is a way to cause mayhem, death and destruction, we will find it and improve on it.
- Even while behind bars they seem capable of causing maximum mayhem.
- On two large screens there was distorted video footage of mayhem and destruction.
- Some astute observers foresaw the emerging mayhem, but solid evidence took time to accrue.
- They have issues boiling away inside and their only outlet is to cause mayhem in the streets.
- High spirits often get out of control and lead to violence and mayhem.
- My husband leaves a haven of rest and order to come home to mayhem and madness.
- During these times of course registration mayhem you undoubtedly curse the evil that is voice mail.
- The funny climax, shot against the picturesque sand dunes of Dubai, is a mix of madness and mayhem.
- What unfolds is a riot of comic mayhem as mistaken identity leads to uproarious farce throughout.
- But to go from the legal mayhem of rugby union to illegal violence is a small step indeed.
- Nothing much happens to disturb our peace and, when mayhem comes along, we find that a nice cup of tea soon puts it all in proportion.
- Lush disco arrangement and harsh synth lines collide into dancefloor mayhem.
- But during a troubled century, market mayhem occurred with sickening frequency.
- Nothing adds up or makes sense and the plot descends into complete mayhem and rage.
- Rebels advanced on the capital which erupted in anarchy and mayhem as armed gangs looted and fought each other on the streets.
- Those still in the city described deserted streets and mayhem in the shops as people tried to stock up on essentials.
Synonyms
chaos, disorder, confusion, havoc, bedlam, pandemonium, tumult, uproar, turmoil, madness, madhouse, hullabaloo, all hell broken loose, wild disarray, disorganization, maelstrom, trouble, disturbance, commotion, riot, anarchy, destruction, violence
1. 1.1Law historical The crime of maliciously injuring or maiming someone, originally so as to render the victim defenseless.
  〔律〕〈主史〉故意伤害罪

Origin

Early 16th century: from Old French mayhem (see maim). The sense ‘disorder’ (originally US) dates from the late 19th century.

词汇	mayhem
释义	Definition of mayhem in English: mayhem noun ˈmeɪhɛmˈmeɪˌhɛm mass noun 1Violent or extreme disorder; chaos. 骚乱，暴乱；混乱 complete mayhem broke out 全面骚乱爆发了。 Example sentencesExamples On two large screens there was distorted video footage of mayhem and destruction. It's a slow boat ride that weaves though the darkness amidst illuminated animatronic scenes of pirate mayhem. Some astute observers foresaw the emerging mayhem, but solid evidence took time to accrue. Rebels advanced on the capital which erupted in anarchy and mayhem as armed gangs looted and fought each other on the streets. High spirits often get out of control and lead to violence and mayhem. What unfolds is a riot of comic mayhem as mistaken identity leads to uproarious farce throughout. They have issues boiling away inside and their only outlet is to cause mayhem in the streets. If there is a way to cause mayhem, death and destruction, we will find it and improve on it. The funny climax, shot against the picturesque sand dunes of Dubai, is a mix of madness and mayhem. Both leaders know they are not just dealing with the mayhem on the streets: they have to keep their backs covered as well. During these times of course registration mayhem you undoubtedly curse the evil that is voice mail. But during a troubled century, market mayhem occurred with sickening frequency. Nothing adds up or makes sense and the plot descends into complete mayhem and rage. Nothing much happens to disturb our peace and, when mayhem comes along, we find that a nice cup of tea soon puts it all in proportion. Lush disco arrangement and harsh synth lines collide into dancefloor mayhem. My husband leaves a haven of rest and order to come home to mayhem and madness. Police say they are winning the war against violent drunks who cause mayhem in the West End of the city at weekends. Even while behind bars they seem capable of causing maximum mayhem. Those still in the city described deserted streets and mayhem in the shops as people tried to stock up on essentials. But to go from the legal mayhem of rugby union to illegal violence is a small step indeed. Synonyms chaos, disorder, confusion, havoc, bedlam, pandemonium, tumult, uproar, turmoil, madness, madhouse, hullabaloo, all hell broken loose, wild disarray, disorganization, maelstrom, trouble, disturbance, commotion, riot, anarchy, destruction, violence 1.1Law historical The crime of maliciously injuring or maiming someone, originally so as to render them defenceless. 〔律〕〈主史〉故意伤害罪 Origin Early 16th century: from Old French mayhem (see maim). The sense 'disorder' (originally US) dates from the late 19th century. Between the 15th and 19th centuries mayhem was a crime which involved maiming a person so that they could no longer defend themselves. In origin the word is a form of maim (Middle English), which came through French but whose ultimate origin is unknown. The modern sense ‘violent or extreme disorder’ originated in the USA in the 19th century. Definition of mayhem in US English: mayhem nounˈmāˌhemˈmeɪˌhɛm 1Violent or damaging disorder; chaos. 骚乱，暴乱；混乱 complete mayhem broke out 全面骚乱爆发了。 Example sentencesExamples Both leaders know they are not just dealing with the mayhem on the streets: they have to keep their backs covered as well. Police say they are winning the war against violent drunks who cause mayhem in the West End of the city at weekends. It's a slow boat ride that weaves though the darkness amidst illuminated animatronic scenes of pirate mayhem. If there is a way to cause mayhem, death and destruction, we will find it and improve on it. Even while behind bars they seem capable of causing maximum mayhem. On two large screens there was distorted video footage of mayhem and destruction. Some astute observers foresaw the emerging mayhem, but solid evidence took time to accrue. They have issues boiling away inside and their only outlet is to cause mayhem in the streets. High spirits often get out of control and lead to violence and mayhem. My husband leaves a haven of rest and order to come home to mayhem and madness. During these times of course registration mayhem you undoubtedly curse the evil that is voice mail. The funny climax, shot against the picturesque sand dunes of Dubai, is a mix of madness and mayhem. What unfolds is a riot of comic mayhem as mistaken identity leads to uproarious farce throughout. But to go from the legal mayhem of rugby union to illegal violence is a small step indeed. Nothing much happens to disturb our peace and, when mayhem comes along, we find that a nice cup of tea soon puts it all in proportion. Lush disco arrangement and harsh synth lines collide into dancefloor mayhem. But during a troubled century, market mayhem occurred with sickening frequency. Nothing adds up or makes sense and the plot descends into complete mayhem and rage. Rebels advanced on the capital which erupted in anarchy and mayhem as armed gangs looted and fought each other on the streets. Those still in the city described deserted streets and mayhem in the shops as people tried to stock up on essentials. Synonyms chaos, disorder, confusion, havoc, bedlam, pandemonium, tumult, uproar, turmoil, madness, madhouse, hullabaloo, all hell broken loose, wild disarray, disorganization, maelstrom, trouble, disturbance, commotion, riot, anarchy, destruction, violence 1.1Law historical The crime of maliciously injuring or maiming someone, originally so as to render the victim defenseless. 〔律〕〈主史〉故意伤害罪 Origin Early 16th century: from Old French mayhem (see maim). The sense ‘disorder’ (originally US) dates from the late 19th century.
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