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rampage, violence, outrage
Violent, unruly, or destructive behavior. Often used to describe riotous conduct, assault, or causing mayhem. Has a somewhat literary or formal tone.
狼藉 originally meant "a mess" (like a wolf's lair with straw scattered about), but came to mean violent, disorderly conduct.
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Usage notes
- Somewhat literary/formal word
- Often used in news reports, period dramas, or formal complaints
- Can describe anything from bar fights to large-scale riots