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mayhem
noun
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Divide mayhem into syllables:

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How to pronounce mayhem:

Definition of mayhem:

mayhem (noun):
any violent destruction or confusion
needless or willful damage or violence
the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person.

Synonyms for mayhem:

hurttroublethreathavoccrimeterrorchaosdamagedisorderassault
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Antonyms for mayhem:

successpeaceorderlinessdisciplinepeacefulnesscalmserenityreposeharmonyquietness
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