Wreaks Meaning in English
word · lemma: wreak
ˈɹiks
REEKS
ɹˈiːks
REEKS
Definition
'Wreaks' is the third-person singular of 'wreak,' meaning to cause or inflict something, usually harm, damage, or destruction.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with negative nouns like 'havoc,' 'damage,' or 'destruction'—for example, 'wreaks havoc.' It is formal and often found in written or news English. The verb itself is rarely used in positive contexts.
Spanish: causa (dañar) - inflige (daño, destrucción)Portuguese (BR): causa (estragos) - provoca (danos)Portuguese (PT): causa (estragos) - provoca (danos)Chinese (Simplified): 造成（破坏）- 带来（灾难）Chinese (Traditional): 造成（破壞）- 帶來（災難）Hindi: उत्पन्न करता है (हानि) - बरपाता है (विनाश)Arabic: يُحدث (دمارًا) - يسبب (أضرارًا)Bengali: ডেকে আনে - সৃষ্টি করেRussian: сеет - причиняет - наносит (вред)Japanese: もたらす - 引き起こすVietnamese: gây ra - gây nênKorean: 일으키다 - 초래하다Turkish: yol açar - neden olurUrdu: پیدا کرنا - برپا کرنا (نقصان کے لئے)Indonesian: gây ra - gây nên
Example Sentences
A tornado wreaks destruction on the town every year.
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The virus wreaks havoc on computers.
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Flooding wreaks a lot of damage to crops every season.
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Her reckless driving wreaks trouble wherever she goes.
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He’s got a cold that wreaks misery on the whole office.
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Social media sometimes wreaks more confusion than clarity.
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