🌪️havoc

noun
/ˈhævək/

Meaning

widespread destruction or disorder
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos

Example Sentences

The storm caused havoc in the coastal villages.

The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.

Example Expressions

wreak havoc

Synonyms

devastation, destruction, chaos, ruin, mayhem
Entry 1
devastation, destruction, chaos, ruin, mayhem
Entry 2
destruction, chaos, devastation, mayhem

Antonyms

order, peace, harmony, construction
Entry 1
order, peace, harmony
Entry 2
order, peace, construction, harmony

Collocations

wreak havoc, cause havoc, havoc on the economy, havoc of war, widespread havoc
Entry 1
wreak havoc, cause havoc, havoc on the economy, havoc of war
Entry 2
wreak havoc, cause havoc, widespread havoc

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