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Americannoun
noun
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an uproar; noisy or quarrelsome disturbance
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(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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It’s the suddenness of recent increases that has caused a ruction in the Steady Eddie bond market.
From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2022
This has caused ruction and even distress within the BBC, with many staff leaving or having to re-apply for jobs.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2021
With Hollywood in a continual state of technological, corporate and cultural ruction, will there still be enough room to bring the crazy?
From Washington Post ● Jul. 25, 2019
In 1919 he went on a special mission to Russia, causing a diplomatic ruction of international proportions when, upon his return, he divulged various Allied attitudes toward the Soviet regime.
From Time Magazine Archive
After that we'll make a bee-line for the camp, and there make ready for the ruction that's bound to follow.
From A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration by F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
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