MAYHEM in a Sentence

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1. There was complete mayhem after the explosion.
2. Their riots, arson, and general criminal mayhem forced city officials to greatly expand the police and fire services.

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 Meanings and Examples of MAYHEM
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mayhem
 n.  offense of willfully maiming or crippling a person; state of violent disorder; havoc; physical disturbance
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1  Their riots, arson, and general criminal mayhem forced city officials to greatly expand the police and fire services.
2  There was complete mayhem after the explosion.