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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

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

He was very certain that their ruction had only been temporary.

From The Harbor of Doubt by Gage, George W.