Associations to the word «Wreak»

Wiktionary

WREAK, verb. (transitive) To cause, inflict or let out, especially if causing harm or injury.
WREAK, verb. (archaic) To inflict or take vengeance on.
WREAK, verb. (archaic) To take vengeance for.
WREAK, noun. (archaic) (literary) Revenge; vengeance; furious passion; resentment.
WREAK, noun. (archaic) (literary) Punishment; retribution; payback.
WREAK HAVOC, verb. (idiomatic) To cause damage, disruption, or destruction.

Dictionary definition

WREAK, verb. Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence; "I cannot work a miracle"; "wreak havoc"; "bring comments"; "play a joke"; "The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke