Wreaking
/riːk/noun
To cause or inflict (a punishment or vengeance).
Did you know?The word 'wreak' is linked to ancient concepts of vengeance, suggesting a deep connection between causing harm and the pursuit of justice.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
wrekan
“to drive or chase out, to punish”
Old English
OE
wrecan
“to avenge, to punish”
Middle English
ME
wreken
“to take vengeance or revenge”
Modern English
English
wreak
“to inflict or cause (as in wreak havoc)”