wreak havoc
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: to cause great damage
A powerful tornado wreaked havoc on the small village.
The virus wreaked havoc on my computer.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
In recent days, flash floods have wreaked havoc across the country.
—Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Now he’s set to wreak havoc in the capital on the spin tables as a DJ.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
Best Beauty and Toiletry Accessories The pollution, sun exposure, and dehydration that travel entails can all wreak havoc on your hair and skin.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for wreak havoc
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