1. to cause or inflict something harmful or destructive
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘wreak’; commonly used with ‘havoc’, ‘vengeance’, or ‘destruction’

Examples

• The hurricane wreaks havoc on coastal communities every year.
• Poor planning wreaks chaos in the workplace.
• The virus wreaks destruction on the immune system.
• Pollution wreaks damage on marine ecosystems.
• The villain wreaks vengeance on his enemies.
• Stress wreaks havoc on your health over time.