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mayhem

noun
mayhem pronunciation English ˈmeɪhem mayhem pronunciation American ˈmeɪhem
[uncountable]
 
confusion and fear, usually caused by violent behaviour or by some sudden shocking event
There was absolute mayhem when everyone tried to get out at once.It only takes a few stupid people to create mayhem in a crowd.