wreak

[riːk]

wreak Definition

• 1. cause (a large amount of damage or harm)
• 2. inflict (vengeance or punishment)

Using wreak: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wreak" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The storm wreaked havoc on the small town.

• Example

  The virus has wreaked havoc on the economy.

• Example

  He vowed to wreak vengeance on his enemies.

• Example

  The dictator wreaked terror on his people.

wreak Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wreak

• cause
• create
• produce
• inflict
• bring about

Antonyms for wreak

• repair
• fix
• mend

Phrases with wreak

• wreak havoc

  cause chaos and destruction

  Example

  The tornado wreaked havoc on the small town.

• wreak vengeance

  inflict punishment or revenge

  Example

  The hero vowed to wreak vengeance on the villain.

• wreak havoc on

  cause extensive damage or destruction to

  Example

  The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy.

Origins of wreak

from Old English 'wrecan', meaning 'to drive, punish'

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Summary: wreak in Brief

The verb 'wreak' [riːk] means to cause a large amount of damage or harm, or to inflict vengeance or punishment. It is often used in phrases like 'wreak havoc,' which means to cause chaos and destruction, and 'wreak vengeance,' which means to inflict punishment or revenge. Examples include 'The storm wreaked havoc on the small town' and 'He vowed to wreak vengeance on his enemies.'