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wreak

UK
/riːk/
US
/rik/

Translations

wreakverb
wreaked
Past Simple
wreaked
Past Participle
wreaking
Gerund
UK
/riːk/
US
/rik/
infligerSouvent employé dans un contexte de violence, de guerre ou de dommages importants.
The attack wreaked terrible damage on the city.
L'attaque a infligé de terribles dégâts à la ville.
causerSurtout avec un complément exprimant des dégâts, des ravages ou des pertes.
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal town.
La tempête a causé des ravages dans la ville côtière.
Additional translations
vengerSens archaïque.
Synonyms
unleash
impose
bring about
execute
cause
inflict

Definitions

wreakverb
To cause or inflict (damage or harm).
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal town, leaving many homes destroyed.
(Archaic) To avenge or take vengeance for (something); to inflict punishment upon.
In the old saga, the warrior swore to wreak his father's death upon the invaders.
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