Antonyms for ruction


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ruhk-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrʌk ʃən


Definition of ruction

Origin :
  • "disturbance," 1825, dialectal or colloquial, of unknown origin. Perhaps from eruption or an altered shortening of insurrection.
  • noun brawl
Example sentences :
  • He was very certain that their ruction had only been temporary.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams
  • Spine or conscience, it's all one, once it begins to raise a ruction.
  • Extract from : « The Brentons » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • And when he is hot we wants to keep our eyes peeled for a ruction.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Triumph » by Burt L. Standish
  • There seems to be a ruction of some sort going on over there.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Triumph » by Burt L. Standish
  • I'll bet if sis ever finds out about his doin's there'll be a ruction, and—— Hello!
  • Extract from : « Motor Matt's "Century" Run » by Stanley R. Matthews
  • Were late as it is, on account of that ruction with Boolus, said Lee.
  • Extract from : « Bobby Blake on a Plantation » by Frank A. Warner
  • "There'll be a tremendous row and ruction," Philip told him.
  • Extract from : « On the Road to Bagdad » by F. S. Brereton
  • When he does he's got to stand the ruction, and guess that's what you've got to do.
  • Extract from : « The Hero of Panama » by F. S. Brereton
  • There'll be a ruction in this neighbourhood before many minutes.'
  • Extract from : « Under the Chinese Dragon » by F. S. Brereton
  • Wal, you was beginnin' to tell me about this ruction up to Home's.
  • Extract from : « Mrs. Tree's Will » by Laura E. Richards

Synonyms for ruction

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