Wreak (verb)

1. To inflict harm, damage, or destruction.
2. To take revenge.
3. To cause or bring about.

Origin:

Middle english wreken, from old english wrecan; akin to old high german rehhan to avenge.

Examples:

1. The storm wreaked havoc on the coast.
2. He vowed to wreak revenge on his enemies.
3. The fire wreaked destruction on the neighborhood.
4. She was determined to wreak justice on the person who wronged her.
5. The disease wreaked its toll on the population.