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wreak

verb

/riːk/

Meaning

to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm

The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.

wreak havoc

inflict, cause, unleash, impose

prevent, protect, save

wreak havoc, wreak destruction, wreak damage

To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.

To make something more difficult or confusing.

to put a sword or knife back into its cover

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

Bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established; join or link together...

to apply force to move something away from oneself