wreaking
Wreaking is the present participle form of the verb wreak, meaning to cause something (usually harm, damage, destruction, or punishment) by one’s actions. It is most commonly used in phrases such as wreak havoc, wreak destruction, or wreak damage, and it can also appear with vengeance or retribution.
The verb wreak has its origins in Old English and historically meant to punish or avenge. In
Common phrases and examples illustrate its typical imagery: “The storm is wreaking havoc across the region,”
Usage notes: Wreak is frequently confused with wreck, a separate verb meaning to destroy or ruin, usually