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PRONUNCIATION OF WREAKER

wreaker  [ˈriːkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WREAKER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wreaker is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WREAKER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of wreaker in the English dictionary

The definition of wreaker in the dictionary is someone or something that inflicts revenge or causes chaos, damage etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WREAKER


Arica
əˈriːkə
beaker
ˈbiːkə
chica
ˈtʃiːkə
Dominica
ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə
eureka
jʊˈriːkə
jobseeker
ˈdʒɒbsiːkə
loudspeaker
ˌlaʊdˈspiːkə
phreaker
ˈfriːkə
reeker
ˈriːkə
seeker
ˈsiːkə
shrieker
ˈʃriːkə
sika
ˈsiːkə
sneaker
ˈsniːkə
speaker
ˈspiːkə
streaker
ˈstriːkə
streeker
ˈstriːkə
sunseeker
ˈsʌnˌsiːkə
tika
ˈtiːkə
tikka
ˈtiːkə
Topeka
təˈpiːkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WREAKER

wreak
wreakful
wreakless
wreath
wreathe
wreathen
wreather
wreathless
wreathlike
wreathy
wreck
wreckage
wrecked
wrecker
wreckfish
wreckful
wrecking
wrecking ball
wrecking bar
wrecking crane

WORDS THAT END LIKE WREAKER

backbreaker
ballbreaker
breaker
circuit breaker
contact breaker
dealbreaker
English speaker
German speaker
heartbreaker
icebreaker
jailbreaker
jawbreaker
keynote speaker
lawbreaker
maker
native speaker
public speaker
squeaker
tie-breaker
tweaker
Windbreaker

Synonyms and antonyms of wreaker in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wreaker» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WREAKER

Find out the translation of wreaker to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wreaker from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wreaker» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

wreaker
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

wreaker
570 millions of speakers

English

wreaker
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

wreaker
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

wreaker
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

wreaker
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

wreaker
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

wreaker
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

wreaker
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penyangak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wreaker
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

wreaker
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

wreaker
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wreaker
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

wreaker
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

wreaker
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Wreaker
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

wreaker
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

wreaker
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wreaker
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

wreaker
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

wreaker
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

wreaker
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wreaker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

wreaker
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

wreaker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wreaker

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WREAKER»

The term «wreaker» is used very little and occupies the 155.874 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WREAKER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wreaker

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WREAKER»

Discover the use of wreaker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wreaker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Chaucer: Animaduersions Uppon the Annotacions and ...
Fo: 246. pa : 1. speaking of the storke, you saye The stork bewray adulter] aketh th adultery of his that Chaucers woordes " wreaker of adulterye " shoulde tat wreakttht'he rather bee " bewrayer of Adulterye ; " wfo'che in truth owne*mate' ...
Francis Thynne, Frederick James Furnivall, George Henry Kingsley, 1865
2
Illustrations of the lives and writings of Gower and ...
Speaking of the storke, you saye that Chaucers wordes " wreaker of adulterye" shoulde rather be "bewrayer of adulterye;" whiche in truth accordinge to one propryetye of his nature may be as you saye, but according to another propryetye of ...
Henry John Todd, 1810
3
The riches of Chaucer: in which his impurities have been ...
Waker goose — an historical allusion to this bird having saved the Roman capitol . The goose is, by nature, so watchful, that it is next to impossible to surprise it when asleep. 5 Unkind — unnatural. 4 Popinjay — qu. ? the parrot. 6 Wreaker of  ...
Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Cowden Clarke, 1870
4
Political Season
In fact, the only discussion about women members was the intense speculation, especially among female staffers, as to the possible identity of the alleged “home wreaker”. In fact, two betting pools had already been established by staff ...
Lance Ryskamp, 2004
5
The Riches of Chaucer ... By Charles Cowden Clarke ... ...
The goose is, by nature, so watchful, that it is next to impossible to surprise it when asleep. 3 Unkind—unnatural. 4 Popinjay—qu.? the parrot. 5 Wreaker of advoutery—revenger of adultery. BALLADS, &c. SOMETIME the world so steadfast was ...
Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Cowden CLARKE, 1870
6
Animaduersions Vppon the Annotacions and Corrections of Some ...
... regnum nostrum abiurent,” &c. F0. 246: pa. 1. speakinge of the storke, yo“ says 'that Chaucers woordes “ wreaker of adulterye” sholde 67 The fiery ordeal was by going on hot shares and culters, not going through the fire. The mother ...
Francis Thynne, Frederick James Furnivall, George Henry Kingsley, 1865
7
An Ordinary Guy
I told him that we will see and tossed the phone back to the wreaker driver. I asked the paramedics if they observed what just happened. They said that they did. I told them that we appreciate them hanging with us and asked why they were ...
Ken Holly, 2013
8
The riches of Chaucer, in which his impurities have been ...
The goose is, by nature, so watchful, that it is next to impossible to surprise it when asleep. 3 Unkind — unnatural. 4 Popinjay — qu. ? the parrot. b Wreaker of advoutery — revenger of adultery. BALLADS, &c. Sometime the world so steadfast ...
Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Cowden Clarke, 1870
9
Ulysses Annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses
God the Wreaker . . . water for his evil sins - In Genesis, God determines to destroy mankind (excepting Noah and his family) "for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth" (Genesis 6:12). In The Odyssey when Odysseus and his crew are ...
Don Gifford, Robert J. Seidman, 1989
10
Demons are a Girl's Best Friend
This first installment in a sexy new series features an urban setting, smokin' hot heroes, feisty heroines and a vast array of paranormal characters. Original.
Linda Randall Wisdom, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WREAKER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wreaker is used in the context of the following news items.
1
LOVE & HIP HOP ATLANTA 413: Revenge Weekly
She tells her how much of a home wreaker she is to which Karlie agrees. These bitches actually devise a plan to “get back at her” or embarrass her… idk… «Movie TV Tech Geeks News, Aug 15»
2
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visits children's centre in …
Profile image for nochickshere · nochickshere | April 23 2015, 7:08PM. ahh do we mean Mrs Ed Balls the wife of the economy wreaker? | -88. Report ... «Gloucester Citizen, Apr 15»
3
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes: One Key Matchup
The Utes' fierce pass rush is led by senior havoc-wreaker Nate Orchard, who is currently tied with Washington's Hau'oli Kikaha for most total sacks in the nation ... «Ralphie Report, Nov 14»
4
Cleveland Browns receive positive injury news
“He's a game-wreaker,” said coach Smith. “I think that one thing about a defense that Mike Pettine's been around – we played at the Jets, played him when he ... «ClevelandBrowns.com, Nov 14»
5
Pistons misspelled Andre Drummond's name on jersey (Photo)
... an All-Star-caliber havoc wreaker for a Pistons squad with its sights set on contention. Drummond's a prospect on the rise, a cornerstone to build around; his is ... «Yahoo Sports, Nov 14»
6
Hawks' Mike Scott explains his emoji tattoos: 'Sometimes they say …
... the world-shaking young havoc-wreaker he introduced himself as in Toronto and the might-as-well-be-100 (but not )-year-old man to whom Mike Scott won't ... «Yahoo Canada Sports, Oct 14»
7
New trailer shows 'Godzilla' is the latest film to destroy Las Vegas on …
Godzilla proves to be an equal opportunity havoc wreaker, however, as the trailer also showcases scenes of destruction in San Francisco and Waikiki, Hawaii, ... «Las Vegas Sun, Feb 14»
8
Gillian Reynolds: Unlike TV, radio offers a good choice of programmes
... could (and, for old times' sake, let's not forget the varroa mite, that wreaker of havoc in Jill Archer's beehives), they'll never grasp the power of popular fiction. «Telegraph.co.uk, Feb 14»
9
Watch Free Live Streaming: India vs South Africa 2nd Test Match at …
Dale Steyn, South African pace spearhead was the wreaker-in-chief by taking a six-wicket haul. Watch official live streaming of the first Test match at ... «Cricket Country, Dec 13»
10
Stallone and De Niro's celluloid grudge match isn't the first
When the great ape wakes up, he breaks free and begins wreaking havoc on the landscape — though he runs into Asia's chief havoc-wreaker in Godzilla. «USA TODAY, Dec 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Wreaker [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/wreaker>. May 2024 ».
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