MAYHEM Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

mayhem

noun

as in violence

actions that hurt people and destroy things; a scene or situation that involves a lot of violence Movies seem to be filled with murder and mayhem these days. a criminal who escaped from prison and caused mayhem

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Recent Examples of mayhem Moscow has stepped up its ballistic-missile attacks across the country, triggering deaths and mayhem. —

Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026 These experts know where to look and what treatments to use on pests currently causing mayhem in and around your home. —

Ana Durrani, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 Political science major Laughter was a key ingredient for Poltz and his fellow Rugburns, whose performances were equally notable for the memorable music and the unforgettable on-stage mayhem that were the band’s dual calling cards. —

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 Martha Stewart, however—perhaps the least likely superstar to do so—is poking holes in that fantasy, giving us an iconic new selfie that feels wildly relatable to anyone familiar with the mayhem of getting ready. —

Marci Robin, Allure, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mayhem

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Throughout his coaching career, Kerr has used his platform to speak out against gun violence and social injustice, among other prominent issues.

— Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Throughout his coaching career, Kerr has used his platform to speak out against gun violence and social injustice among other prominent issues.

— Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026