mayhems
Scenes of destruction
Mayhems is the plural of mayhem, though the word rarely needs one—mayhem already suggests widespread chaos and disorder.
When pluralized, it typically refers to multiple instances or types of violent disruption: The weekend brought various mayhems to the downtown area.
The plural remains uncommon because mayhem functions as a mass noun, like chaos or havoc.
State of utter confusion
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- bedlamState of wild disorder
- upheavalViolent disturbance of order
- anarchyDisorder from absent authority
commotion · uproar · disruption · lawlessness · unrest · disturbances · riots · looting
Complete disorder and confusion
- destructionAct of completely ruining
- havocWidespread destruction and chaos
- riotsViolent public disturbances
- bloodshedKilling and wounding
carnage · rampage · brutality · attacks · assaults · brawls · beatings · killings
Serious punishable offenses
- crimesUnlawful acts
- offensesViolations of law or rules
- chargesAmounts owed or alleged
- indictmentsFormal criminal accusations
convictions · sentencing · assault · battery · grievous harm · mutilation · disfigurement · legal
Violent, rapid expansions
- stuntsDangerous performed feats
- demolitionDeliberate structural destruction
- pyrotechnicsArt of explosive displays
- action sequencesChoreographed cinematic excitement
car chases · crashes · special effects · blockbusters · theatrics · thrill · adrenaline · entertainment
pandemonium
State of utter confusion
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- bedlamState of wild disorder
- upheavalViolent disturbance of order
anarchy · commotion · uproar · disruption · lawlessness · unrest · disturbances · riots · looting · vandalism
chaos
Complete disorder and confusion
- destructionAct of completely ruining
- havocWidespread destruction and chaos
- riotsViolent public disturbances
bloodshed · carnage · rampage · brutality · attacks · assaults · brawls · beatings · killings · murders
felonies
Serious punishable offenses
indictments · convictions · sentencing · assault · battery · grievous harm · mutilation · disfigurement · legal · prosecution
explosions
Violent, rapid expansions
- stuntsDangerous performed feats
- demolitionDeliberate structural destruction
- pyrotechnicsArt of explosive displays
action sequences · car chases · crashes · special effects · blockbusters · theatrics · thrill · adrenaline · entertainment · Hollywood
mayhemsorder
Methodical arrangement or request
peace · calm · tranquility · harmony · orderliness
mayhemspeace
Freedom from disturbance
nonviolence · peacefulness · gentleness · safety · security
mayhemsstability
Resistance to displacement
normalcy · equilibrium · steadiness · continuity · constancy