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Definition wreak in British English

wreak verb

verb
/riːk/
1

to cause very great harm or damage

Example

These policies would wreak havoc on the economy.

Synonyms and related words
destroy ruin devastate
2

to punish someone for something bad that they have done to you

Example

He was determined to wreak revenge on her.

Synonyms and related words
retaliate pay back get back at
Definition wreak in British English