havoc
/ˈhævək/
verb
- To cause widespread destruction or confusion.
- Mischievous students havocked the classroom while the teacher was gone.
- The storm havocked the coastline, washing away roads and buildings.
- The protest havocked traffic throughout the city center.
noun
- Widespread destruction or serious damage.
- The invading army left a trail of havoc across the countryside.
- The tornado wreaked havoc on the small town, destroying dozens of homes.
- A single computer virus can cause havoc in a company's network.
- Great confusion or disorder.
- Children running through the museum created absolute havoc.
- The sudden announcement caused havoc among the employees.
- The power outage threw the morning schedule into havoc.