wreaker

/ˈriːkeɪ/ or /ˈriːkər/

Definitions

1. noun

Someone who causes or is responsible for great harm or damage to something or someone.

“The polluter was considered a wreaker of the environment.”

2. verb

To cause or inflict great harm or damage on something or someone.

“The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal town.”

Synonyms

  • destroyer
  • ravager

Antonyms

  • conservator
  • preserver