Vocabulary
Havoc
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
widespread destruction.
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Meanwhile, Israel has been wreaking havoc in Lebanon, as it tries unsuccessfully to neutralise Iran`s ally Hezbollah.
Dawn Editorials —
Apocalyptic threats
— 2026-04-08
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Iranian missiles wreaking havoc in Arad and Dimona, the site of Israel`s main nuclear facilities, no doubt played a part.
Dawn Editorials —
Scope for peace
— 2026-03-25
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The fact is that the US finds itself isolated at this point, except for the enthusiastic support from Israel, which has always been keen to spread havoc in the region.
Dawn Editorials —
Exit strategy
— 2026-03-18
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The petrol bomb has already wreaked havoc, but what if a poor family forced to deal with what is effectively a cost of living crisis had to deal with their home being demolished?
Dawn Editorials —
War on the poor
— 2026-03-13
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While that may be so, Afghanistan has aggravated the problem by giving a safe haven to bloodthirsty elements that have wreaked major havoc in this country.
Dawn Editorials —
Diplomatic option
— 2026-03-07
Synonyms
devastation, destruction, damage, desolation, depredation, despoliation, ruination,
Curator example
“the hurricane ripped through Florida causing havoc”
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