Associations to the word «Bedlam»

Wiktionary

BEDLAM, noun. A place or situation of chaotic uproar, and where confusion prevails.
BEDLAM, noun. (obsolete) An insane person; a lunatic; a madman.
BEDLAM, noun. (obsolete) A lunatic asylum; a madhouse.

Dictionary definition

BEDLAM, noun. A state of extreme confusion and disorder.
BEDLAM, noun. Pejorative terms for an insane asylum.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle