Wreak: Is this the correct selling? It's also in my sig.

 

 

 

Wreck: Without the "a." Is this a correct word?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't understand it. What word am I trying to get at? Both came up with definitions that mean the same thing...

wreak /rik/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[reek] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

 

 

 

ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Ãâverb (used with object)

 

 

 

1. to inflict or execute (punishment, vengeance, etc.): They wreaked havoc on the enemy.

 

 

 

2. to carry out the promptings of (one's rage, ill humor, will, desire, etc.), as on a victim or object: He wreaked his anger on the office staff.

 

 

 

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They mean the same thing... :|

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm wondering what would be the more appropriate in regards to an object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For example:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Give me that bat, Joe! When that baseball comes at me, I'll Wreak that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wreck that

You Wreak havoc

 

 

 

You wreck a car (or a baseball)

BOTHER