Definitions

1. noun

complete disorder and confusion; a state of great upset or disturbance

“The riot caused havoc in the city center.”

2. verb

to cause or create disorder and confusion; to cause great upset or disturbance

“The storm caused havoc on the power grid, leaving thousands without electricity.”

3. noun

a state of extreme disorder or chaos, often caused by a natural disaster or conflict

“The country was in a state of havoc after the devastating earthquake.”