English dictionary

mayhem

/'m/eI/h/E/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
violent and needless disturbance

noun.act

Synonyms havoc

Source: WordNet 3.0
The maiming of a person by depriving him of the use of any of his members which are necessary for defense or protection. See <u>Maim</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913