😵‍💫bedlam

noun
/ˈbɛdləm/

Meaning

a scene of uproar and confusion; chaos
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

Example Sentences

There was bedlam in the market after the news spread.

The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.

Example Expressions

utter bedlam

Synonyms

chaos, mayhem, pandemonium, uproar, turmoil
Entry 1
chaos, mayhem, pandemonium, uproar, turmoil
Entry 2
chaos, mayhem, pandemonium, uproar

Antonyms

order, calm, peace, tranquility
Entry 1
order, calm, peace
Entry 2
order, peace, calm, tranquility

Collocations

utter bedlam, market bedlam, bedlam broke out, complete bedlam, absolute bedlam, bedlam breaks out
Entry 1
utter bedlam, market bedlam, bedlam broke out
Entry 2
complete bedlam, absolute bedlam, bedlam breaks out

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