Pronunciation: /riːk ˈhævək/
noun a situation of widespread destruction or chaos
A1 The storm wreaked havoc on the small town, causing widespread damage.
A2 The virus outbreak has wreaked havoc on the economy, leading to layoffs and financial struggles.
B1 The hacker's attack on the company's servers wreaked havoc on their operations, causing chaos and confusion.
B2 The dictator's oppressive regime wreaked havoc on the country, leading to widespread suffering and unrest.
C1 The natural disaster wreaked havoc on the region, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
C2 The terrorist attack wreaked havoc on the city, instilling fear and uncertainty in the population.
verb to cause widespread destruction or chaos
A1 The mischievous squirrel wreaked havoc in the garden by digging up all the flower bulbs.
A2 The storm wreaked havoc on the small coastal town, causing widespread damage to homes and businesses.
B1 The new government policies have the potential to wreak havoc on the economy if not carefully implemented.
B2 The hacker's virus attack has the ability to wreak havoc on the entire network infrastructure.
C1 The dictator's oppressive regime wreaked havoc on the country for decades, causing untold suffering to its citizens.
C2 The environmental disaster caused by the oil spill has the potential to wreak havoc on the ecosystem for years to come.
formal The hurricane is expected to wreak havoc on the coastal towns.
informal If you don't study for the exam, it's going to wreak havoc on your grades.
slang The party last night really wreaked havoc on my sleep schedule.
figurative Her careless words have the power to wreak havoc on people's emotions.
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