RUCTION Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

ruction

noun

ˈrək-shən

Definition of ruction

as in brawl

a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people the ruction ended with everyone involved getting arrested

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as in commotion

a state of noisy, confused activity the ruction outside the door prompted me to investigate what was going on

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Recent Examples of ruction The ructions in financial markets were set against the concerning crosscurrent of a brewing financial crisis while damaging inflationary pressures remain. — Jason Karaian, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2023 Realized against considerable early opposition, Sydney Modern was constructed during the pandemic and in the midst of ideological ructions convulsing museums worldwide. — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2023 Once again, waspish commentators noted, an American woman has caused a ruction in the British royal family. — Danica Kirka, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Jan. 2020 Deteriorating finances come at a bad time, however, with ructions in China’s money markets threatening to damp demand for corporate bonds. — Nathaniel Taplin, WSJ, 21 June 2019 See All Example Sentences for ruction

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Noun

That brawl with the Rockies — figuratively and almost literally — finished with the Dodgers becoming the first team to win 60 games this season.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Eaton and Contreras were both issued suspensions stemming from last week’s benches-clearing brawl involving the Washington Nationals.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of brawl

Noun

Another trip to Uptown on May 20-21, 1977, causing police to shut Lawrence Avenue down in both directions due to such commotion outside the Aragon Ballroom entrance.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Hassan was livid on the touchline and was seen making a cross gesture with his arms during all the commotion, a symbol introduced by FIFA for managers to alert the referees of a racist incident.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of commotion

Noun

Messi missed one against Egypt in the round of 16 clash before scoring in the second half.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is reporting that Kelce’s promise clashes with the reality of Taylor’s security team, who have been protecting her for a while.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026

Definition of clash

Noun

With breaking the sound barrier comes a sonic boom, a massive noise disturbance that led the FAA to ban supersonic flight over land in the first place.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 July 2026
These persons came to our city with the intent on causing harm, injury, and destruction, bringing harassment, disturbances, and mayhem.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of disturbance

Noun

The altercation between Adebayo and Herro was sparked by recent comments apparently made by Herro on social media critiquing Adebayo and also showing some resentment toward Adebayo.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Sometime after the altercation, the deceased male and another unknown man saw the shooter in the food court and attacked him.

— Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of altercation

Noun

Among them was a Washington, DC, think tank, which recently caused a stir with a report proposing to cap annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
The red card, a penalty action that serves as one of soccer's most recognizable symbols, has caused quite a stir at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of stir

Noun

Police arrested more than 400 people after a melee in which businesses were smashed and goods stolen, and fireworks were dispatched in crowds.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
When a group of younger players wanted to leave a team dinner early to play table tennis, Son objected and injured his finger in the melee that followed.

— Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of melee

Noun

The weaker economic data is a sign that sluggish consumption at home is outweighing recent strength in Chinese exports, and the nation is not immune from the economic turmoil caused by the war in Iran.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 14 July 2026

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