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Synonyms of wreak
to cause to suffer punishment or vengeance for
- wreaked their vengeance on those they considered enemies
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Do you 'wreak' havoc, or 'wreck' it?
Do you 'wreak' havoc, or 'wreck' it?
Tidying up a chaotic situation
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“Wreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreak. Accessed 2 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of wreak was before the 12th century
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