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wreak

The correct spelling is wreak.

How to pronounce wreak

/ɹik/
verb

IPA: /ɹik/

Say it like: Ree-k

The correct spelling is wreak. To cause something harmful; to afflict; to inflict; to harm or injury; to let out something harmful; . For example: "She wreaked her anger on his car."

Usage Examples

She wreaked her anger on his car.

The criminal has been wreaked by the Judge to spend a year in prison.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cause something harmful; to afflict; to inflict; to harm or injury; to let out something harmful; .
  2. 2.To chasten, or chastise/chastize, or castigate, or punish, or smite.
  3. 3.To inflict or take vengeance on.
  4. 4.To take vengeance for.

noun

  1. 1.Revenge; vengeance; furious passion; resentment.
  2. 2.Punishment; retribution; payback.

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