
Babel
Confusion
Used when many elements create a disorganized situation.

Between the crying children and the traffic, the street corner was a babel.
Metaphorical Use
Not just for sound, can refer to any situation that's chaotic.

Her desk was a babel of post-its and unsorted documents.
Intensity
Implies an intense level of disorder, often overwhelming.

After the game's release, the forum became a babel of opinions.
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BedlamChaosConfusionDisarrayDisorderMayhemPandemoniumTurmoil
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