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wreak Meaning in Japanese (wreak 英語 意味)

引き起こす
引き起こす in English:wreak
IPA:hikioˈkosu
Phonetic:ひきおこす
Quick Answer • 要約

wreak の日本語の意味は「引き起こす」です。 (甚大な損害や危害をもたらす、または望ましくないものを与えること。)

Definitions of Wreak

  1. 1
    verb
    引き起こす

    To cause a large amount of damage or harm, or to inflict something undesirable.

    甚大な損害や危害をもたらす、または望ましくないものを与えること。

Example Sentences

casual

“The storm threatened to wreak havoc on the coastal towns.”

嵐は沿岸の町に大混乱を引き起こすと脅していた。

formal

“He vowed to wreak vengeance on those who betrayed him.”

彼は裏切った者たちに復讐を果たそうと誓った。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

inflictcauseunleashbring about

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

preventavertstop

Inflected Word Forms

past tensewreaked
present participlewreaking

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

wreak havoccollocation

To cause a great deal of disorder or damage.

wreak vengeancecollocation

To inflict punishment or retribution on someone.

wreak destructioncollocation

To cause extensive damage or ruin.