˜yÐÄvlog

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ruction

[ ruhk-shuhn ]

noun

  1. a disturbance, quarrel, or row.


ruction

/ ˈ°ùÊŒ°ìʃə²Ô /

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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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ruction1

First recorded in 1815–25; origin uncertain
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ruction1

C19: perhaps changed from insurrection
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Example Sentences

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The sweeping new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump have triggered ructions across financial markets, with global share prices seeing hefty falls.

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The recent ructions do appear to have cut through to the voting public though.

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China is a rising power in the Pacific and one that causes ructions.

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The have been no such ructions this time around.

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Labour is the biggest beneficiary of the ructions within the SNP because both parties support left-leaning policies on issues such as worker rights and government spending.

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