havoc

noun (no plural in common use)

«havoc» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Great damage, mess or destruction caused by something or someone. tree →

In the lessons

in stories a wild animal or a storm causes havoc; in the lessons it names the damage done by a wolf, a cat or a plague; phrases: «cause havoc», «wreak havoc», «play havoc»

Examples

The cat caused havoc among the mice. tree →
The storm wrought havoc on the village. tree →
A pestilence made terrible havoc among the people. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Means complete destruction, here of the places where people met to worship God.

Interpretation. Psalm 74 is read as a lament over the destruction of the Temple and sacred places.

Examples

They said in their heart: 'Let us make havoc of them altogether'; they have burned up all the meeting-places of God in the land. (Writings PSA.74.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «havoc» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«havoc» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «havoc» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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