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• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Zufügen oder Hervorrufen von etwas zu bezeichnen, meist von Schaden, Unheil oder Rache.

A verb used to indicate the act of inflicting or causing something, typically harm, damage, or vengeance.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Cause damage or harmC1formal

   To cause something very harmful or destructive to happen.

   Schaden oder Unheil anrichten

   • The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal towns.
   • The invading army wreaked destruction upon the city.
   • His reckless actions wreaked chaos in the office.

   Synonymecausecreateexactimposeinflictunleash

   Antonymeavertpreventprotectsafeguardshield

2. Inflict vengeanceC1formal

   To inflict or carry out vengeance or punishment.

   Rache üben

   • He swore to wreak vengeance upon his enemies.
   • The hero wreaked his revenge on the villain.
   • She planned to wreak retribution for the betrayal.

   Synonymeadministerexactimposeinflictmete outunleash