Synonyms for wreak
- verb
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To cause harm; to afflict; to inflict; to harm or injure; to let out harm.
She wreaked her anger on his car.
Related words
- Phrases
- wreak havoc
Example sentences
- inflict Was it necessary to inflict such a punishment on him?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| wreak | rising | |
| inflict | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- work1, play1
- 5 letters
- bring1, curse1
- 7 letters
- revenge2, inflict2
- 9 letters
- vengeance2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (revenge2 = 2 syllables).