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Definition of Ruction
1. Noun. The act of making a noisy disturbance.
Generic synonyms: Disturbance
Specialized synonyms: Ado, Bustle, Flurry, Fuss, Hustle, Stir
Derivative terms: Rumpus
Definition of Ruction
1. n. An uproar; a quarrel; a noisy outbreak.
Definition of Ruction
1. Noun. A noisy quarrel or fight. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ruction
1. a ruckus [n -S] - See also: ruckus
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ruction
Literary usage of Ruction
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1885)
"... laying special stress on the necessity of doing letters of the alphabet, was
intended to convey the further idea t ha t all ¡list ruction should proceed ..."
2. A Treatise on the Law of Eminent Domain in the United States by John Lewis (1900)
"... sewage or noxious vapors may undoubtedly be restrained.88 If the damage results
from the const ruction of works which are already executed, ..."
3. Tait's Edinburgh Magazine by William Tait, Christian Isobel Johnstone (1849)
"... in the ruction of Sharon was ever after prosperous, or closed his daye in peace.
.... ruction ..."
4. Report of the Great Conspiracy Case: The People of the State of Michigan by Abel F. Fitch, Warner Wing, Ammi Filley, Michigan Circuit Court (Wayne County) (1851)
"ruction, and explained how it was done; said he went up to the spot while the
cars were detained, and they laid it to him, but d—n them, he told them he did ..."
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