havocking

/hæˈvɒkɪŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘havock’, to wreak havoc or cause chaos

“The rioters were havocking the city center.”

2. noun

an animal that hunts and kills other animals, especially birds of prey

“The havock swooped down and snatched its prey from the ground.”

Synonyms

  • pillaging
  • ravaging

Antonyms

  • conserving
  • preserving