havoc (Meaning)
havoc (n)
violent and needless disturbance
havoc (n.)
Wide and general destruction; devastation; waste.
A cry in war as the signal for indiscriminate slaughter.
havoc (v. t.)
To devastate; to destroy; to lay waste.
Synonyms & Antonyms of havoc
Synonyms:
- morass
- maze
- mishmash
- labyrinth
- maelstrom
- web
- chance-medley
- misrule
- hodgepodge
- litter
- storm
- disorderedness
- misorder
- lawlessness
- snarl
- mare's nest
- knot
- shuffle
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
havoc Sentence Examples
- The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal town, destroying homes and businesses.
- The pandemic has caused havoc in the healthcare system, straining resources and leading to widespread suffering.
- The political unrest has led to havoc in the country, with violence and instability on the rise.
- The wildfire raged through the forest, leaving behind a trail of havoc and destruction.
- The financial crisis caused havoc in the stock market, wiping out fortunes and triggering a wave of bankruptcies.
- The earthquake brought havoc to the city, collapsing buildings and leaving thousands homeless.
- The hacker's attack unleashed havoc on the company's computer systems, disrupting operations and causing massive data loss.
- The flood waters brought havoc to the low-lying areas, forcing residents to evacuate their homes and destroying crops.
- The reckless driver caused havoc on the highway, causing multiple collisions and endangering lives.
- The political scandal created havoc in the government, leading to the resignation of several high-ranking officials.
FAQs About the word havoc
violent and needless disturbanceWide and general destruction; devastation; waste., To devastate; to destroy; to lay waste., A cry in war as the signal for indis
confusion, chaos,hell, disorder, jumble, mess, muddle, dishevelment, heck, shambles
order, system, system, order, pattern,orderliness, plan, plan, orderliness, method
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal town, destroying homes and businesses.
The pandemic has caused havoc in the healthcare system, straining resources and leading to widespread suffering.
The political unrest has led to havoc in the country, with violence and instability on the rise.
The wildfire raged through the forest, leaving behind a trail of havoc and destruction.
