The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word WREAK
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What does WREAK mean?
WREAK verb- To cause something harmful; to afflict; to inflict; to harm or injury; to let out something harmful; .
- To chasten, or chastise/chastize, or castigate, or punish, or smite.
- To inflict or take vengeance on.
- To take vengeance for.
- Revenge; vengeance; furious passion; resentment.
- Punishment; retribution; payback.