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- [ruhk-shuh n]
- /ˈrʌk ʃən/
- /ˈrʌk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ruhk-shuh n]
- /ˈrʌk ʃən/
Definitions of ruction word
- noun ruction a disturbance, quarrel, or row. 1
- countable noun ruction If someone or something causes ructions, they cause strong protests, quarrels, or other trouble. 0
- noun ruction an uproar; noisy or quarrelsome disturbance 0
- noun ruction a violent and unpleasant row; trouble 0
- noun ruction a riotous outbreak or uproar; noisy disturbance or quarrel 0
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Origin of ruction
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Ruction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ruction popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ruction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ruction
noun ruction
- anarchism — Anarchism is the belief that the laws and power of governments should be replaced by people working together freely.
- argument — An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct.
- blow a fuse — If you blow a fuse, you suddenly become very angry and are unable to stay calm.
- blow off — If you blow something off, you ignore it or choose not to deal with it.
- blow one's cork — to lose one's temper; become enraged
Top questions with ruction
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