mayhem

noun

1. A state or situation of great confusion, disorder, trouble or destruction; chaos.

   “What if the legendary hero Robin Hood had been born into the mayhem of the 20th century?”

   “In all the mayhem, some children were separated from their parents.”

2. Infliction of violent injury on a person or thing.

   “The fighting dogs created mayhem in the flower beds.”

3. legalThe maiming of a person by depriving him of the use of any of his limbs which are necessary for defense or protection.

4. legalThe crime of damaging things or harming people on purpose.

5. The willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person

6. Violent and needless disturbance

   Similar: havoc