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LAWLESSNESS Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word lawlessness. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For LAWLESSNESS

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disorder illegality

Alternatives for ANARCHY

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