havoc

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/ˈhævək/

noun 2verb 2intj 1

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(noun.)

VERB + HAVOC

cause, create, play, wreak

PREP

~ among

The storm caused havoc among the coastal villages last week.

~ for

The unexpected strike caused havoc for the airline's schedule throughout the week.

~ in

The storm created havoc in the city center, destroying buildings and leaving thousands without power.

~ on

The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal town, leaving thousands without power.

~ to

The new software update wreaked havoc to our entire computer system last week.

~ with

The heavy rain wreaked havoc with the outdoor wedding plans last Saturday.

Definitions

noun

Widespread devastation and destruction.

I [Paul the Apostle] vvas going to Damaſcus vvith Letters from the High Prieſt to make Havock of God's People there, as I had made Havock of them in other places. Theſe bloody Letters vvas not impoſed upon me. I vvent to the High Prieſt and deſired them of him, Acts 9. 1, 2. And yet he [God] ſaved me!

Ye Gods, what Havock does Ambition make / Among your Works!

Mayhem.

verb

To pillage.

To tear and havoc more than she can eat.

To cause havoc.

intj

A cry in war as the signal for indiscriminate slaughter.

Do not cry havoc, where you should but hunt / With modest warrant.

Cry "havoc", and let slip the dogs of war!

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Synonyms

noun — violent and needless disturbance

mayhem

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

play merry havoc with

Synonym of play the devil with.

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Ye Gods, what Havock does Ambition make / Among your Works!

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But when I had come to that part of the city which I judged to have contained the relics I sought I found havoc that had been wrought there even greater than elsewhere.

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To tear and havoc more than she can eat.

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Do not cry havoc, where you should but hunt / With modest warrant.

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Cry "havoc", and let slip the dogs of war!

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