Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun mayhem

2 senses of mayhem

Sense 1
mayhem -- (the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person)
       => crime, offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking -- ((criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes")

Sense 2
havoc, mayhem -- (violent and needless disturbance)
       => disturbance -- (the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion)