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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

Deficit scolds’ warnings of a bond market ruction have been like waiting for Godot, some economists say.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

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

He’s got to go to the mat with me and come up bloody enough to admit that he’s been in a ruction.

From The Law of Hemlock Mountain by Lundsford, Hugh