wreaker

wreak

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [reek]
- /rik/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [reek]
- /rik/

Definitions of wreaker word

verb with object wreaker to inflict or execute (punishment, vengeance, etc.): They wreaked havoc on the enemy. 1
verb with object wreaker to carry out the promptings of (one's rage, ill humor, will, desire, etc.), as on a victim or object: He wreaked his anger on the office staff. 1
noun wreaker One who wreaks. 1
noun wreaker (Obsolete (No longer in use)) An avenger. 0

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Origin of wreaker

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English wreken, Old English wrecan; cognate with German rächen to avenge, Old Norse reka to drive, avenge, Gothic wrikan to persecute; akin to Latin urgēre to drive, push

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Parts of speech for Wreaker

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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wreaker popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.