wreak

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de provoquer ou d'infliger quelque chose, généralement un dommage, un préjudice ou une vengeance.

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

verbe irrégulier

1. Cause damage or harmC1formal

   To cause something very harmful or destructive to happen.

   infliger (un préjudice)

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

   Synonymescausecreateexactimposeinflictunleash

   Antonymesavertpreventprotectsafeguardshield

2. Inflict vengeanceC1formal

   To inflict or carry out vengeance or punishment.

   Infliger une vengeance

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

   Synonymesadministerexactimposeinflictmete outunleash