HyperDic: mayhem

English > 2 senses of the word mayhem:
NOUNactmayhemthe willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person
actmayhem, havocviolent and needless disturbance
mayhem > pronunciation
Soundsmey'hheh.m
RhymesAm / AM ... stem: 21 rhymes with ehm...
English > mayhem: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningThe willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person.
Broadercrime, criminal offense, criminal offence, law-breaking(criminal law) an act punishable by law
Spanishmutilación criminal
Catalanmutilació criminal
English > mayhem: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningviolent and needless disturbance.
Synonymhavoc
BroaderdisturbanceThe act of disturbing something or someone
Spanishalboroto, caos, disturbio, estrago, vandalismo
Catalanaldarull, avalot, disturbi

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