Havoc

Meaning

widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos

widespread destruction or disorder

Example Sentences

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

The storm caused havoc in the coastal villages.

Example Expressions

wreak havoc

Synonyms

destruction, chaos, devastation, mayhem, ruin

Entry 1

destruction, chaos, devastation, mayhem

Entry 2

devastation, destruction, chaos, ruin, mayhem

Antonyms

order, peace, construction, harmony

Entry 1

order, peace, construction, harmony

Entry 2

order, peace, harmony

Collocations

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

Entry 1

wreak havoc, cause havoc, widespread havoc

Entry 2

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