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Havoc

noun

/ˈhæv.ək/

Meaning

widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos

widespread destruction or disorder

The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.

The storm caused havoc in the coastal villages.

wreak havoc

destruction, chaos, devastation, mayhem, ruin

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destruction, chaos, devastation, mayhem

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devastation, destruction, chaos, ruin, mayhem

order, peace, construction, harmony

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order, peace, construction, harmony

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order, peace, harmony

wreak havoc, cause havoc, widespread havoc, havoc on the economy, havoc of war

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wreak havoc, cause havoc, widespread havoc

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wreak havoc, cause havoc, havoc on the economy, havoc of war

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.

a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars

a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress

a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation

a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together