Definitions for wreakrik
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
wreakrik(v.t)
to inflict or execute (punishment, vengeance, etc.):
to wreak havoc on the enemy.
to carry out the promptings of (one's rage, ill humor, etc.), as on a victim or object:
to wreak one's anger on subordinates.
Origin of wreak:
bef. 900; ME wreken, OE wrecan to avenge, c. OS wrekan, OHG rehhan, ON reka to drive, avenge, Go wrikan to persecute
wreak′er(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
bring, work, play, wreak, make for(verb)
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
"I cannot work a miracle"; "wreak havoc"; "bring comments"; "play a joke"; "The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
wreak(verb)rik
to cause chaos, destruction, harm, etc.
a virus that wreaked havoc on my computer
Webster Dictionary
Wreak(verb)
to reck; to care
Wreak(verb)
to revenge; to avenge
Wreak(verb)
to execute in vengeance or passion; to inflict; to hurl or drive; as, to wreak vengeance on an enemy
Wreak(verb)
revenge; vengeance; furious passion; resentment
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