Associations to the word «Wreak»

Wiktionary

WREAK, verb. (transitive) To cause, inflict or let out, especially if causing harm or injury.
WREAK, verb. (archaic) To inflict or take vengeance on.
WREAK, verb. (archaic) To take vengeance for.
WREAK, noun. (archaic) (literary) Revenge; vengeance; furious passion; resentment.
WREAK, noun. (archaic) (literary) Punishment; retribution; payback.
WREAK HAVOC, verb. (idiomatic) To cause damage, disruption, or destruction.

Dictionary definition

WREAK, 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".

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca