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暴动 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • disturbance noun An interruption of calm or normal order, often noisy or unsettling.
  • fracas noun A loud, chaotic argument, fight, or disturbance.
  • mischief noun Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.
  • pandemonium noun A state of wild, noisy disorder or chaos.
  • riot noun A violent public disturbance caused by a crowd.
  • ruction noun A noisy quarrel or fight.
  • sedition noun Speech or organized action that incites rebellion against a government or authority.
  • stir verb To mix a liquid or substance by moving an object like a spoon through it.
  • turmoil noun A state of great confusion, disorder, or emotional upheaval.
  • uproar noun A loud, chaotic outburst of noise, protest, or anger.

Senses

暴动 is used for these senses in English:

  • fracas A noisy disorderly quarrel, fight, brawl, disturbance or scrap.
  • mischief (uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
  • pandemonium An outburst; loud, riotous uproar, especially of a crowd.
  • riot Wanton or unrestrained behavior or emotion.
  • ruction A noisy quarrel or fight.
  • sedition Insurrection or rebellion.
  • stir Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar.
  • turmoil A state of great disorder or uncertainty.

disturbance — full definition

  1. noun An interruption of calm or normal order, often noisy or unsettling.
  2. noun A state of mental or emotional trouble.

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