Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wrack
verb
/ræk/
Definition
To cause the destruction or ruin of something.
Examples
- The storm will wrack the coastal towns, leaving destruction in its wake.
- The intense pressure of the situation began to wrack her nerves.
- Years of neglect wracked the old mansion, leaving it in shambles.
Meaning
The term can refer to a state of wreckage or ruin, often indicating a loss or destruction of whatever is referenced.
Synonyms
- wreck
- destroy
- ruin
- devastate
- shatter
