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mayhem vs disturbance

disturbance vs mayhem

mayhem and disturbance both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mayhem Yes No No No
disturbance Yes No No No
As nouns, disturbance is a hypernym of mayhem; that is, disturbance is a word with a broader meaning than mayhem:
  • mayhem: violent and needless disturbance
  • disturbance: the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
mayhem (noun) disturbance (noun)
the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
violent and needless disturbance a noisy fight
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
a disorderly outburst or tumult
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
an unhappy and worried mental state
Difference between mayhem and disturbance

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