wreak

//riːk//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

wreakInfinitive
wreakPresent tense
wreakedPast tense
wreakedPast participle
wreakingPresent participle
wreaksThird-person singular
1

To cause a large amount of damage or harm.

The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns.

2

To inflict vengeance or punishment upon someone.

He vowed to wreak vengeance on those who had wronged him.