mayhem
/ˈmeɪhɛm/ · noun
Meaning
- A state or situation of great confusion, disorder, trouble or destruction; chaos.
- Infliction of violent injury on a person or thing.
- The maiming of a person by depriving him of the use of any of his limbs which are necessary for defense or protection.
- The crime of damaging things or harming people on purpose.
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