Synonyms of mayhem

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

Related Words

• violence
• brutality
• injury
• terror
• riot
• outrage
• mutilation
• damage
• attack
• crippling
• maiming
• harm
• savagery
• barbarity
• assault
• hurt
• rampage
• threat
• foul play
• frenzy
• rage
• impairment
• shock
• upheaval
• revolt
• outbreak
• turbulence
• detriment
• force
• fury
• thrashing
• onslaught
• smashing
• pummeling
• clubbing
• whipping
• mauling
• tumult
• thumping
• bashing
• pounding
• whaling
• flogging
• beating
• hammering
• buffeting
• rupture
• paddling
• drubbing
• paroxysm
• battery
• battering
• bludgeoning
• uproar
• licking
• pelting
• belting
• bullying
• lacing
• batting
• storm
• tromping
• walloping
• bulldozing
• cudgeling
• socking
• pommeling
• browbeating
• hectoring
• strong-arming

Dissimilar Words

• pacifism
• nonviolence
• pacificism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mayhem

Detectives concluded that the mayhem was the result of a shootout Mason Triana had earlier in the morning with his older brother, Alan Triana. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

But authorities boast that the state has lately become a model for reducing mob mayhem — an assertion that many find suspect. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

This South Florida city once known for spring break mayhem is all grown up, so book a post-cruise stay. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

As the gleeful mayhem of Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the men’s World Cup final settled around MetLife Stadium, three-time Ballon d’Or winner and reigning women’s World Cup champion Aitana Bonmatí approached Spain captain Rodri. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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