"Wreaks" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Wreaks" Meaning

To cause damage or harm to someone or something; to have a very bad effect on a situation.

Example: "The storm wreaked havoc on the small town, destroying many buildings."

"Wreaks" Examples

5 Usage Examples of "wreaks"

1. Violence and Chaos
- The destructive event that occurred last night wreaks havoc on the entire city, causing widespread destruction and panic.

2. Emotional Impact
- Her news of being grounded wreaks havoc on her emotions, and she bursts into tears upon hearing it.

3. Something Mean-Spirited
- The rumor that she spread about her classmate wreaks havoc on the person's reputation, and it took several weeks for the rumor to die down.

4. To Cause Serious Trouble
- The fire in the old abandoned building wreaks serious trouble for the nearby residents who had to relocate due to the fire.

5. To Carry Out Something Rushly and Without Considering the Consequences
- The siblings almost gets into serious trouble when they decide to homeschooled themselves, which would wreak on their understanding and grasp of many subjects at the college level.