ruction

American  

[ruhk-shuhn] / ˈrʌk ʃən /

noun

1. a disturbance, quarrel, or row.

---

ruction British  

/ ˈrʌkʃən /

noun

1. an uproar; noisy or quarrelsome disturbance

2. (plural) a violent and unpleasant row; trouble

   there'll be ructions when she finds out

---

Etymology

Origin of ruction

First recorded in 1815–25; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

It has also caused market ructions and will test global economic resilience "yet again," the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday.

From Barron's

Precious metals edged up as they also enjoyed a return to stability after last week's ructions.

From Barron's

The pair have quickly struck up a relationship with Howe, and have repeatedly talked about the importance of alignment behind the scenes at a time when there have been very public ructions at clubs elsewhere.

From BBC

They remain bullish despite—and perhaps because of—the ructions in the global order.

From Barron's

Investors seem to share that interpretation and are clearly concerned —stock-market futures fell early in the session as increased policy ructions hit a market that has just registered a record high.

From MarketWatch