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havoc

/ˈhæv.ək/

Meanings
noun
Widespread devastation, destruction

Examples :

"The earthquake wreaked havoc on the small town, leaving buildings in ruins and streets impassable. "
disaster war environment property

Related Words

Illustration devastation

devastation noun

/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/

The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.

"The hurricane caused widespread devastation, destroying homes and businesses in the coastal town. "

Illustration widespread

widespread adjective

/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

"The flu was widespread throughout the school, with many students absent. "

Illustration snowstorm

snowstorm noun

/ˈsnəʊstɔːm/

Bad weather involving blowing winds and snow, or blowing winds and heavy snowfall amount.

"The snowstorm made it impossible to drive to work, so I stayed home. "

Illustration impassable

impassable adjective

/ɪmˈpæsəbl/

(of a route, terrain, etc.) Incapable of being passed over, crossed, or negotiated.

"The mountain path was impassable after the heavy snowfall. "

Illustration indiscriminate

indiscriminate adjective

/ɪn.dɪsˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ət/

Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless.

"How can anyone be so indiscriminate in making friends as he is?"

Illustration slaughter

slaughter noun

/ˈslɔːtə/ /ˈslɔtɚ/

The killing of animals, generally for food.

"The community protested the proposed slaughter of deer in the park to control the population. "

Illustration destruction

destruction noun

/ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/

The act of destroying.

"The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon."

Illustration buildings

buildings noun

/ˈbɪldɪŋz/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

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unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

Illustration merchandise

merchandise noun

/ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪz/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪz/

Commodities offered for sale.

"good business depends on having good merchandise"

Illustration earthquake

earthquake noun

/ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/

A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.

"The earthquake shook the school building during recess, causing some minor damage. "

Illustration indiscriminately

indiscriminately adverb

/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnətli/ /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtli/

In an indiscriminate manner.

"During the water balloon fight, the children threw water balloons indiscriminately at anyone who came near, friend or foe. "