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havoc
/ˈhævək/
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What does havoc mean?
noun
- Widespread devastation and destruction.
- Mayhem.
verb
- To pillage.
More meanings (2)
verb
- To cause havoc.
interjection
- A cry in war as the signal for indiscriminate slaughter.
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IPA pronunciation
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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!"
It certainly offers a huge and attractive target, but rifle fire at its prominent gas-bag is not going to cause much havoc.
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When we were first there they were very numerous and used to make raids at night to my rose-bushes--great havoc the result.
He will not only be likely to injure himself and others, but will make sad havoc on furniture, house, and other property.
Enough of the vines were left to cover it prettily, and every vestige of the havoc of a few days before was gone.