havoc: Meaning and Definition of

hav•oc

1. great destruction or devastation; ruinous damage.
2. to warn of danger or disaster.
3. The wind played havoc with the papers on the desk.
1. to create confusion or disorder in:The wind played havoc with the papers on the desk.
2. to destroy; ruin:The bad weather played havoc with our vacation plans.

1. to work havoc upon; devastate.

1. to work havoc: The fire havocked throughout the house.