mayhem mayhem /ˈmeɪˌhɛm/

noun

1. Violent and needless disturbance  ( mayhem , havoc )
   violent and needless disturbance
     The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal town.
   The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal town.
   
2. The willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person  ( mayhem )
   the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person