Meaning of the word "wreak havoc" in English

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wreak havoc

US /riːk ˈhæv.ək/
UK /riːk ˈhæv.ək/
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Idiom

1.

to cause a great amount of disorder or damage

Example:
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal towns.
One small mistake can wreak havoc on the entire system.
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