Word Type

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "bedlam" can be used as noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

Bedlam beggar Tom of Bedlam all bedlam breaks loose bedlamic bedlamish bedlamism bedlamite

Derived From

bethlehem

Etymologically Related To

bethlem

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

asylum confusion insane asylum institution mental home mental hospital mental institution psychiatric hospital

Type Of (IsA)

mental hospital

Related Terms

chaotic confusion lunatic asylum madhouse prevail uproar

Synonym Network

chaos insane asylum insanity loony bin lunatic asylum madhouse madness

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