wreaked; wreaking; wreaks
Definition of wreak
1
: bring about, cause
wreak havoc
2a
: to cause the infliction of (vengeance or punishment)
3
: to give free play or course to (malevolent feeling)
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The first known use of wreak was before the 12th century
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