ruction

[ ruhk-shuhn ]

noun

1. a disturbance, quarrel, or row.

ruction

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruction¹

First recorded in 1815–25; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruction¹

C19: perhaps changed from insurrection

Example Sentences

The truce deal is a first small step towards peace in the most violent ruction of the 75-year-old Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

From Reuters

The truce deal is a first small step towards peace in the most violent ruction of the 75-year-old Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

From Reuters

It’s the suddenness of recent increases that has caused a ruction in the Steady Eddie bond market.

From New York Times

“Well, Buck, my boy,” he went on in a genial voice, “we’ve had our little ruction, and the best thing we can do is to let it go at that. You’ve learned your place, and I know mine. Be a good dog and all ’ll go well and the goose hang high.

From Literature

This has caused ruction and even distress within the BBC, with many staff leaving or having to re-apply for jobs.

From BBC