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wreak

/ɹik/

Meanings
verb
To cause something harmful; to afflict; to inflict; to harm or injury; to let out something harmful; .

Examples :

"She wreaked her anger on his car."
disaster action negative event

Related Words

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criminal noun

/ˈkɹɪmənəl/

A person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

"The criminal was arrested for stealing the school's valuable computer equipment. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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castigate verb

/ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/

To punish or reprimand someone severely.

"The teacher castigated the student for cheating on the exam. "

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punishment noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

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whistleblower noun

/ˈwɪsəlˌbloʊər/ /ˈhwɪsəlˌbloʊər/

One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.

"We owe it to a small group of brave whistle-blowers that we know about the infractions at all."

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vengeance noun

/ˈvɛnˌdʒəns/

Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.

"After being unfairly passed over for the promotion, he sought vengeance against his colleague. "

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revelations noun

/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃənz/ /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃnz/

The act of revealing or disclosing.

"The journalist's revelations about the company's illegal activities shocked the public. "

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suffering verb

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

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reputation noun

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

What somebody is known for.

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

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retribution noun

/ˌɹɛtɹɪˈbjuʃən/

Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

"After Mark cheated on the exam, the teacher's retribution was to fail him for the entire course. "

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resentment noun

/ɹɪˈzɛntmənt/

A feeling of anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged by others or betrayed; indignation.

"My brother's constant bragging about his good grades fueled my resentment. "

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chastise verb

/tʃæˈstaɪz/

To punish (someone), especially by corporal punishment.

"The teacher chastised the student for hitting another child. "