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Wreaked: meaning, definitions and examples

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wreaked

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cause damage

To wreak means to cause or inflict something, typically something negative such as havoc, destruction, or revenge. It is often used to describe the act of unleashing chaos or severe consequences. The term conveys a sense of deliberate action resulting in significant impact, particularly in the context of misfortune or pain. Wreak can be used in both literal and figurative situations, encompassing interactions from natural disasters to personal conflicts.

Synonyms

cause, inflict, precipitate, unleash.

Examples of usage

  • The storm wreaked havoc in the coastal town.
  • He sought to wreak revenge on those who wronged him.
  • The computer virus can wreak considerable damage to the system.

Translations

Translations of the word "wreaked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น destruiu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคทเฅเคŸ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verursacht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghancurkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒะดะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spowodowaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผ•ใ่ตทใ“ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท causรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ provocรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yol aรงtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ๋ž˜ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zpลฏsobilo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spรดsobilo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€ ๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povzroฤil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ valdi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ะฝะดะฐั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒแƒฉแƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™bษ™b oldu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ provocรณ

Etymology

The verb 'wreak' has its origins in Old English 'wrecan', which means 'to drive out, to avenge'. The term has evolved over time, retaining its connection to the idea of causing or inflicting. Its usage has shifted from a more general sense of avenging or driving something to its modern connotation of causing damage or destruction. It is often paired with the word 'havoc' in the phrase 'wreak havoc', which emphasizes the chaotic results of one's actions. Over the centuries, 'wreak' has made its way into literary and colloquial speech, often conveying a sense of vengeance or catastrophic consequence. As language evolved, the word's applications broadened, allowing for various contexts of harm and disruption.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,436, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.