verb
wreaking
Wreaking (verb) means causing severe damage or trouble; the -ing form of "wreak". Example: “The flooding is wreaking havoc across the region.”
verb
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Causing severe damage or trouble; the -ing form of "wreak".
"The flooding is wreaking havoc across the region."
How to use wreaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing form of wreak — actively causing damage or chaos right now.
Common pairings
wreaking havoc
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Word forms
- Plural
- wreakings
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What does “wreaking” mean?
The word “wreaking” means causing severe damage or trouble; the -ing form of "wreak". In plain terms, the ongoing form of wreak — actively causing damage or chaos right now.
How do you use “wreaking” in a sentence?
Here is “wreaking” used in a sentence: “The flooding is wreaking havoc across the region.”
What part of speech is “wreaking”?
“Wreaking” is a verb.
What is the meaning of wreaking?
"wreaking" (verb) means causing severe damage or trouble; the -ing form of "wreak".
