ruction

American  

[ruhk-shuhn] / ˈrʌk ʃən /

noun

1. a disturbance, quarrel, or row.

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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

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Etymology

Origin of ruction

First recorded in 1815–25; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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

Their wont is to blame sections of fans for causing ructions, for not being grateful enough for what they have.

From BBC

A more plausible threat to market calm, in their view, would be the ructions in the credit market.

From MarketWatch

“I played in NY 12-15 times every year for 20 years and multiple times in the postseason,” wrote former Atlanta Braves superstar Chipper Jones in response to a tweet about the Ryder Cup ructions.

From The Wall Street Journal

But OBR spreadsheets, market ructions, and backbench unhappiness on cuts will ultimately determine just how big the extra tax demand in the red box is on 26 November.

From BBC