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wreak

verb
/riːk/

Meaning

to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm

Example Sentences

The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.

Example Expressions

wreak havoc

Synonyms

inflict, cause, unleash, impose

Antonyms

prevent, protect, save

Collocations

wreak havoc, wreak destruction, wreak damage

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