Pronunciation: /riːk/
noun the infliction or execution of punishment, vengeance, or harm
A1 The storm wreaked havoc on the small town.
A2 The virus has wreaked havoc on the economy.
B1 The new policy is expected to wreak havoc on the company's profits.
B2 The controversial decision could wreak havoc on international relations.
C1 The war has the potential to wreak havoc on the entire region.
C2 The natural disaster wreaked devastation on the already struggling community.
verb to cause or inflict (damage or harm)
A1 The storm wreaked havoc on the small town, causing damage to buildings and trees.
A2 The virus outbreak wreaked havoc on the economy, leading to job losses and financial instability.
B1 The dictator's oppressive regime wreaked havoc on the country, causing widespread suffering among its citizens.
B2 The hacker's cyberattack wreaked havoc on the company's computer systems, compromising sensitive information.
C1 The war in the region has wreaked havoc on the lives of innocent civilians, causing immense suffering and displacement.
C2 The environmental disaster wreaked havoc on the ecosystem, leading to irreversible damage and loss of biodiversity.
formal The hurricane is expected to wreak havoc on the coastal town.
informal I heard that the party last night really wreaked havoc on the house.
slang The prank they pulled really wreaked havoc on the teacher's classroom.
figurative Her negative attitude continued to wreak havoc on her relationships.
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