noun
- widespread destruction or chaos
verb
- to cause widespread destruction or chaos
Usage: often used in the phrase ‘wreak havoc’
Examples
- The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns.
- Computer viruses can cause havoc in business networks.
- The protesters created havoc in the city center.
- Wild animals havoc the farmer’s crops every season.
- The storm left havoc in its wake.
- Traffic accidents often cause havoc during rush hour.
- The new policy wreaked havoc on employee morale.