Havoc
noun
Great destruction or damage.
The storm caused havoc in the city.
Often appears as...
- cause havoc
- wreak havoc
verb
To destroy or damage something very much.
The fire havoced the whole forest.
Often appears as...
- havoc something
- havoced by something
noun
Great destruction or damage.
The storm caused havoc in the city.
Often appears as...
- cause havoc
- wreak havoc
verb
To destroy or damage something very much.
The fire havoced the whole forest.
Often appears as...
- havoc something
- havoced by something
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Scale
Havoc implies a very high level of damage or destruction, more than just trouble.
After the hurricane, the townspeople surveyed the havoc with disbelief.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Flair
'Havoc' is often used to dramatize situations, especially in news reports or storytelling.
The villain's entrance caused havoc among the unsuspecting crowd.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Beyond physical damage, 'havoc' can describe severe emotional or societal disruption.
The scandal wrought havoc on his reputation.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Scale
Havoc implies a very high level of damage or destruction, more than just trouble.
After the hurricane, the townspeople surveyed the havoc with disbelief.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Flair
'Havoc' is often used to dramatize situations, especially in news reports or storytelling.
The villain's entrance caused havoc among the unsuspecting crowd.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Beyond physical damage, 'havoc' can describe severe emotional or societal disruption.
The scandal wrought havoc on his reputation.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Scale
Havoc implies a very high level of damage or destruction, more than just trouble.
After the hurricane, the townspeople surveyed the havoc with disbelief.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Flair
'Havoc' is often used to dramatize situations, especially in news reports or storytelling.
The villain's entrance caused havoc among the unsuspecting crowd.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Beyond physical damage, 'havoc' can describe severe emotional or societal disruption.
The scandal wrought havoc on his reputation.
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Drunk Monkeys PIPE National...
bone the catch with their distinctively long tails aren't afraid to raid homes in search of food and just an all-around good time now grapes are always good full of fruit sugar for the energy they'll need to wreak havoc like a bunch of seven year olds and an out-of-control
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These bacteria eat...
But I do understand why the concept of bacterial help might make some people a little nervous. After all, if plastic is everywhere and these bacteria eat plastic, isn't there a risk of these bacteria getting out in the environment and wreaking havoc?
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Sewer Diver Loves His...
mean death Carlos tries not to think about the soup of bacteria he's swimming in including tetanus typhoid and cholera his suit protects him but it is an armor a sharp puncture could wreak havoc our skin also you have to get to the hospital
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Empowering the next...
disease that is really causing havoc all over the continent and there is a lot of biological and a lot of epidemiological interaction between the tree we're trying to see how intervening in want help to reduce the burden on the other
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Two Baby Tamarin Monkeys...
they'll need round-the-clock care and feeding ulia herself seems unfazed by the havoc she's created but although she wants nothing more to do with her babies she still has an important part to play if the babies are to have the best
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Monkey Thieves Raid...
bowl on the catch with their distinctively long tails aren't afraid to raid homes in search of food and Justin all around good time now grapes are always good full of fruit sugar for the energy they'll need to wreak havoc
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Could the Earth be...
From asteroids capable of destroying entire species, to gamma-ray bursts and supernovae that could exterminate life on Earth, outer space has no shortage of forces that could wreak havoc on our tiny planet.
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Sewer Diving PIPE National...
can be death Carlos tries not to think about the soup of bacteria he's swimming in including tetanus typhoid and cholera his suit protects him but it is an armor a sharp puncture could wreak havoc it is
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An urgent call to...
That would wreck my country. That would wreak havoc in my country. That would have the potential to literally destroy our land, our livelihood, our way of life.
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Flying Devils PIPE National...
isn't for personal enrichment this is havoc for the heck of it and for that purpose it doesn't get any better than messing with toilet paper so why
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Drunk Monkeys PIPE National...
bone the catch with their distinctively long tails aren't afraid to raid homes in search of food and just an all-around good time now grapes are always good full of fruit sugar for the energy they'll need to wreak havoc like a bunch of seven year olds and an out-of-control
Video examples
These bacteria eat...
But I do understand why the concept of bacterial help might make some people a little nervous. After all, if plastic is everywhere and these bacteria eat plastic, isn't there a risk of these bacteria getting out in the environment and wreaking havoc?
Video examples
Sewer Diver Loves His...
mean death Carlos tries not to think about the soup of bacteria he's swimming in including tetanus typhoid and cholera his suit protects him but it is an armor a sharp puncture could wreak havoc our skin also you have to get to the hospital
Video examples
Empowering the next...
disease that is really causing havoc all over the continent and there is a lot of biological and a lot of epidemiological interaction between the tree we're trying to see how intervening in want help to reduce the burden on the other
Video examples
Two Baby Tamarin Monkeys...
they'll need round-the-clock care and feeding ulia herself seems unfazed by the havoc she's created but although she wants nothing more to do with her babies she still has an important part to play if the babies are to have the best
Video examples
Monkey Thieves Raid...
bowl on the catch with their distinctively long tails aren't afraid to raid homes in search of food and Justin all around good time now grapes are always good full of fruit sugar for the energy they'll need to wreak havoc
Video examples
Could the Earth be...
From asteroids capable of destroying entire species, to gamma-ray bursts and supernovae that could exterminate life on Earth, outer space has no shortage of forces that could wreak havoc on our tiny planet.
Video examples
Sewer Diving PIPE National...
can be death Carlos tries not to think about the soup of bacteria he's swimming in including tetanus typhoid and cholera his suit protects him but it is an armor a sharp puncture could wreak havoc it is
Video examples
An urgent call to...
That would wreck my country. That would wreak havoc in my country. That would have the potential to literally destroy our land, our livelihood, our way of life.
Video examples
Flying Devils PIPE National...
isn't for personal enrichment this is havoc for the heck of it and for that purpose it doesn't get any better than messing with toilet paper so why
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Klaus Lackner
American Scientist
I believe that it is impossible to stop people from using the fossil fuels, so we need to develop technologies which allow us to use them without creating environmental havoc on the planet.
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John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Dividers seek to make themselves look or feel better by making others feel worse. They damage relationships, fracture teams and organizations, and create havoc in people's lives.
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Trevor Jackson
American Actor
I know everything that I do is going to be more powerful and touch more people in a positive way than if I go out there and cause havoc.
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Dia Mirza
Indian Model
While growing up, I saw how finances can play havoc in anybody's life. While we were comfortable, money didn't come easy.
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Gunter Blobel
German Scientist
As long as we do not know how the cell works, we don't know the kind of havoc the AIDS virus creates in the cell.
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Kareena Kapoor Khan
Indian Actress
I am not a home breaker and I can never be. I haven't been brought up to create havoc in other people's homes.
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Amitava Kumar
Indian Writer
Capitalism might everywhere be spreading havoc, but it is also triumphant everywhere.
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Pooja Bhatt
Indian Director
I grew up in an environment where I could see the kind of havoc alcohol can create.
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Doug Liman
American Director
It causes havoc on set anytime a director wants to go backward rather than forward.
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Renee Fleming
American Musician
Having to travel so much plays havoc with your personal life.
Quote examples
Klaus Lackner
American Scientist
I believe that it is impossible to stop people from using the fossil fuels, so we need to develop technologies which allow us to use them without creating environmental havoc on the planet.
Quote examples
John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Dividers seek to make themselves look or feel better by making others feel worse. They damage relationships, fracture teams and organizations, and create havoc in people's lives.
Quote examples
Trevor Jackson
American Actor
I know everything that I do is going to be more powerful and touch more people in a positive way than if I go out there and cause havoc.
Quote examples
Dia Mirza
Indian Model
While growing up, I saw how finances can play havoc in anybody's life. While we were comfortable, money didn't come easy.
Quote examples
Gunter Blobel
German Scientist
As long as we do not know how the cell works, we don't know the kind of havoc the AIDS virus creates in the cell.
Quote examples
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Indian Actress
I am not a home breaker and I can never be. I haven't been brought up to create havoc in other people's homes.
Quote examples
Amitava Kumar
Indian Writer
Capitalism might everywhere be spreading havoc, but it is also triumphant everywhere.
Quote examples
Pooja Bhatt
Indian Director
I grew up in an environment where I could see the kind of havoc alcohol can create.
Quote examples
Doug Liman
American Director
It causes havoc on set anytime a director wants to go backward rather than forward.
Quote examples
Renee Fleming
American Musician
Having to travel so much plays havoc with your personal life.
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