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US/rek/
UK/rek/
to damage or destroy something badly so that it cannot work or continue
In context
The storm wrecked several boats in the harbor.
One careless comment wrecked all our hard work.
He wrecked his car on an icy road last winter.
Words that go with wreck
verb + noun
- wreck the carHe wrecked the car on his first day of driving.
- wreck your lifeGambling can wreck your life faster than you think.
- wreck the economyBad policies can wreck the economy.
- wreck a marriageThe affair wrecked their marriage.
adverb + adjective
- completely wreckedThe kitchen was completely wrecked after the party.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The car was wrecking in the accident.Correct: The car was wrecked in the accident.