LAWLESSNESS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word lawlessness. (close relations)
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| anarchy | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) | ||||||
| chaos | nounn | |||||
noun • (Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe • a state of extreme confusion and disorder • the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos • (physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions | ||||||
| commotion | nounn | |||||
noun • a disorderly outburst or tumult • the act of making a noisy disturbance • confused movement | ||||||
| coup | nounn | |||||
noun • a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force • a brilliant and notable success | ||||||
| disarray | nounn | |||||
noun • a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior • untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance) verb • bring disorder to | ||||||
| disorder | nounn | |||||
noun • a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning • a condition in which things are not in their expected places • a disturbance of the peace or of public order verb • disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed • bring disorder to | ||||||
| disorderliness | nounn | |||||
noun • a condition in which things are not in their expected places • rowdy behavior • untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance) | ||||||
| disruption | nounn | |||||
noun • an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity • a disorderly outburst or tumult • an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity • the act of causing disorder | ||||||
| insubordination | nounn | |||||
noun • defiance of authority • an insubordinate act | ||||||
| insurrection | nounn | |||||
noun • organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another | ||||||
| mayhem | nounn | |||||
noun • the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person • violent and needless disturbance | ||||||
| mutiny | nounn | |||||
noun • open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers) verb • engage in a mutiny against an authority | ||||||
| pandemonium | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of extreme confusion and disorder | ||||||
| rebellion | nounn | |||||
noun • refusal to accept some authority or code or convention • organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another | ||||||
| revolt | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another verb • make revolution • fill with distaste • cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of | ||||||
| revolution | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving • the overthrow of a government by those who are governed • a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | ||||||
| riot | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a public act of violence by an unruly mob • a state of disorder involving group violence • a joke that seems extremely funny • a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity verb • take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot • engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking | ||||||
| tumult | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of commotion and noise and confusion • violent agitation • the act of making a noisy disturbance | ||||||
| tumultuousness | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of commotion and noise and confusion | ||||||
| turmoil | nounn | |||||
noun • a violent disturbance • violent agitation • disturbance usually in protest | ||||||
