havoc

UK
/ˈhæv.ək/
US
/ˈhæv.ək/

Translations

havocnoun
havocs
pl
The war brought havoc to the region.
Война принесла опустошение в регион.
The storm caused havoc in the city.
Шторм вызвал хаос в городе.
The earthquake left a trail of havoc.
Землетрясение оставило след разрушения.
Additional translations
havocverb
havocked
Past Simple
havocked
Past Participle
havocking
Gerund
UK
/ˈhæv.ək/
US
/ˈhæv.ək/
The storm will havoc the coastal towns.
Шторм опустошит прибрежные города.
havocadjective
UK
/ˈhæv.ək/
US
/ˈhæv.ək/
Attributive use of the noun ‘havoc’; not normally gradable

Definitions

havocnoun
Widespread destruction or devastation.
The hurricane caused havoc across the coastal towns, leaving many homes in ruins.
Great confusion or disorder.
The sudden power outage created havoc in the office, with everyone scrambling to save their work.
havocverb
(rare, archaic) To lay waste to; to devastate.
During the civil war, roaming bands havocked the countryside, burning farms and villages.
havocadjective
Relating to or characterized by widespread destruction or disorder; used only before a noun.
Emergency crews braced for havoc conditions as the storm approached.