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Mayhem

usgb/ˈmeɪhem/Volume
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Negative Connotation

Mayhem implies something bad and undesirable has happened, leading to disarray.

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After the concert, fans left behind a mayhem of litter and debris.
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Metaphorical Use

People sometimes use 'mayhem' to describe situations that are very disorganized, not just chaotic.

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With three toddlers, bedtime is pure mayhem.
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Not Always Physical

'Mayhem' can describe emotional or virtual chaos, not just physical confusion.

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Social media was mayhem during the celebrity scandal.
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