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

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Ernest Hemingway