wreak
verb (used with object)
to inflict or execute (punishment, vengeance, etc.).
wreaking
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present participleof wreak.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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That’s not to say all is flopping now for Zaslav and team: “Wuthering Heights” and Evil Dead Burn did pretty well, and the upcoming Dune: Part Three is already wreaking box-office havoc.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
Fraser Sutherland, the group's coalition manager, said: "Climate change is already affecting people's health and well-being, livelihoods and financial stability in Scotland, with more frequent storms, floods, droughts and wildfires wreaking havoc across the country."
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Rising fuel prices and ticket fares are wreaking havoc on rivals that compete on price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
Climate change is wreaking havoc on agriculture, bringing stronger storms, longer droughts, erratic rainfall and rising temperatures.
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2026
During this time, just northwest of our village, a ferocious black rhino began wreaking terror across the land.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
