wracks

[US]/ræks/
[UK]/ræks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to severely injure; to wreck; to completely destroy
n.shipwrecks; destruction; seaweed washed ashore

Phrases & Collocations

wracks my brain

wracks of pain

wracks of emotion

wracks the body

wracks the mind

wracks havoc

wracks the soul

wracks of guilt

wracks with grief

wracks of despair

Example Sentences

his mind wracks with worry about the future.

the storm wracks the old house, causing damage.

she wracks her brain trying to solve the puzzle.

years of stress have wracked his health.

the news of the accident wracked the community.

his conscience wracks him after telling the lie.

the intense competition wracks the athletes.

she wracks her thoughts to remember the details.

the loss of his friend wracked him emotionally.

financial troubles have wracked their family.

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