havoc

• Nom désignant des destructions massives, le chaos ou le désordre, souvent provoqués par un événement violent ou destructeur.

A noun referring to widespread destruction, chaos, or disorder, often caused by a violent or disruptive event.

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1. Widespread destructionB2formal

   Great confusion, disorder, or destruction.

   Ravage, dévastation

   • The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal towns.
   • The earthquake caused havoc across the region.
   • The fire created havoc in the old warehouse district.

   Synonymesdesolationdestructiondevastationruinwreckage

   Antonymescalmharmonyorderpeacetranquility

2. Chaos or disruptionB2informal

   A situation of extreme confusion or disorder.

   ravages, chaos, désordre

   • The sudden power outage caused havoc in the office.
   • The children ran through the house, creating havoc.
   • The new policy played havoc with our schedules.

   Synonymesbedlamchaosconfusiondevastationdisorderdisruptionmayhempandemoniumturmoilwreckage

   Antonymescalmharmonyorderpeacestability