English Synonym Finder

bedlam

Definitions

A scene of uproar and confusion.

An archaic term for an asylum or madhouse.

Examples

The classroom descended into absolute bedlam the moment the teacher stepped out into the hallway.

There was total bedlam at the airport when the airline announced that all flights had been canceled due to the storm.

Synonyms

chaos pandemonium mayhem uproar turmoil disorder anarchy

Antonyms

order peace calm tranquility harmony serenity organization