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bedlam

bed·lam

bedlam

 
 
pronunciation:
bed lm
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition: a situation or scene of confused disorder and uproar.
The peaceful demonstration turned into bedlam when shots were fired.It was bedlam in the old dormitory when bats came flying out of the hall closet.
synonyms:
chaos, pandemonium
antonyms:
calm
similar words:
anarchy, clamor, confusion, disarray, disorder, furor, hubbub, jumble, madhouse, tumult, turmoil, zoo
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