mayhem

• Substantiv, das ein gewalttätiges, chaotisches oder sinnloses Durcheinander bezeichnet; historisch auch die vorsätzliche und rechtswidrige Verstümmelung einer anderen Person.

A noun referring to violent, chaotic, or needless disturbance, or historically, the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person.

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1. Willful injuryC2formallegal

   The willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person.

   Schwere Körperverletzung

   • The attacker was charged with mayhem after the assault.
   • The law defines mayhem as a serious violent crime.
   • He was convicted of mayhem for permanently injuring his victim.

   Synonymecripplingmutilation

2. Violent disturbanceB2informal

   Violent and needless disturbance; chaos or disorder.

   Chaos

   • The children caused mayhem in the classroom.
   • There was absolute mayhem at the concert when the power went out.
   • The protest turned into mayhem after the police arrived.

   Synonymebedlamchaoscommotiondisorderfrenzyhavocpandemoniumriotturmoilupheaval

   Antonymecalmharmonyorderpeacetranquility