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havoc

/ˈhævək/

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What does havoc mean?

noun

  1. Widespread devastation and destruction.
  2. Mayhem.

verb

  1. To pillage.
More meanings (2)

verb

  1. To cause havoc.

interjection

  1. A cry in war as the signal for indiscriminate slaughter.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈhævək/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈhævɪk/
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"Surely, Bromfield," said his wife, "you don't consider what havoc such people would make with the furniture of a nice house!"
William Dean HowellsThe Rise of Silas LaphamProject Gutenberg ebook #154
It certainly offers a huge and attractive target, but rifle fire at its prominent gas-bag is not going to cause much havoc.
Frederick Arthur Ambrose TalbotAeroplanes and Dirigibles of WarProject Gutenberg ebook #793
More book examples (3)
When we were first there they were very numerous and used to make raids at night to my rose-bushes--great havoc the result.
K. Langloh (Katie Langloh) ParkerThe Euahlayi Tribe: A Study of Aboriginal Life in AustraliaProject Gutenberg ebook #3819
He will not only be likely to injure himself and others, but will make sad havoc on furniture, house, and other property.
Pye Henry ChavasseAdvice to a Mother on the Management of Her ChildrenProject Gutenberg ebook #6595
Enough of the vines were left to cover it prettily, and every vestige of the havoc of a few days before was gone.
Gene Stratton-PorterFrecklesProject Gutenberg ebook #111