Bedlam

Meaning

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

a scene of uproar and confusion; chaos

Example Sentences

The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.

There was bedlam in the market after the news spread.

Example Expressions

utter bedlam

Synonyms

chaos, mayhem, pandemonium, uproar, turmoil

Entry 1

chaos, mayhem, pandemonium, uproar

Entry 2

chaos, mayhem, pandemonium, uproar, turmoil

Antonyms

order, peace, calm, tranquility

Entry 1

order, peace, calm, tranquility

Entry 2

order, calm, peace

Collocations

complete bedlam, absolute bedlam, bedlam breaks out, utter bedlam, market bedlam, bedlam broke out

Entry 1

complete bedlam, absolute bedlam, bedlam breaks out

Entry 2

utter bedlam, market bedlam, bedlam broke out