havocs
Chaos and ruin
Havocs is the plural of havoc, referring to multiple instances of widespread destruction or chaos.
The word appears rarely in this form since havoc typically functions as an uncountable noun: The storms wreaked havoc rather than wreaked havocs.
When pluralized, it usually emphasizes distinct catastrophes: the various havocs of war.
State of utter confusion
- bedlamState of wild disorder
- mayhemViolent disorder and destruction
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- tumultNoisy, chaotic disturbance
anarchy · disarray · confusion · commotion · upheaval · disorder · disruption · frenzy
Severe widespread destruction
- ruinComplete destruction or collapse
- wreckageDestroyed remains of something
- damageHarm or impairment
- demolitionDeliberate structural destruction
annihilation · ravage · desolation · carnage · obliteration · ruination · despoliation · vandalism
pandemonium
State of utter confusion
- bedlamState of wild disorder
- mayhemViolent disorder and destruction
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
tumult · anarchy · disarray · confusion · commotion · upheaval · disorder · disruption · frenzy · madness
devastation
Severe widespread destruction
demolition · annihilation · ravage · desolation · carnage · obliteration · ruination · despoliation · vandalism · pillage
war
Armed struggle between groups
hostilities · fighting · strife · clash · skirmish · bloodshed · violence · aggression · onslaught · assault
storm
Severe atmospheric disturbance
- floodOverwhelming water overflow
- earthquakeSeismic ground movement
- hurricaneViolent tropical windstorm
tornado · wildfire · tsunami · cyclone · typhoon · disaster · tempest · deluge · avalanche · landslide
- wreak havocCause widespread destruction
- cry havocCall for devastation
- crying havocSignaling unrestrained attack
- cries havocCalls for mayhem
- cried havocOrdered soldiers to plunder