havoc
Translation
havoc, chaos, destruction
Examples
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal town.
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal town.
The children created havoc in the living room.
The children created havoc in the living room.
Grammar Patterns
wreak/cause havoc to cause great destruction The hurricane wreaked havoc.
play havoc with ((sth.)) to disrupt (sth.) completely The delay played havoc with our travel plans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chaos, destruction, disorder; Antonyms: order, peace
Etymology
From Old French 'havot' (pillage). The phrase 'cry havoc' was a military order to begin pillaging.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'have rock'. Imagine a heavy rock falling and causing chaos.