havoc

Definition

  • noun: a situation in which there is much destruction or confusion
  • noun: wide and general destruction
  • verb: to lay waste
  • synonyms: devastation, destroy, waste

Examples

  • A powerful tornado 'wreaked havoc' on [=caused great destruction to] the small village.

  • Several small children can 'create/cause havoc' in a house.

  • The disease can 'play havoc' with the body's immune system.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Shiva) and finally) (not only never (Tai Long wanted to Dragon Scroll but (Togo), the overwhelming opinion in his heart and rejection Tai Long) have wreaked havoc valley) angry tried to forcibly take Scroll and (Shiva) was forced to destroy what created but how can? or timely (..)
    2008 Kung Fu Panda