Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

WREAK

cause

The most appropriate synonym of the word wreak is cause.

Wreak means "to inflict or bring about (something bad or harmful)." Cause means "to be the reason for or to bring about (something)."

The other options are not as appropriate synonyms for wreak.

• Fail means "to not be successful in doing something."
• Forget means "to not remember something."
• Neglect means "to not give enough attention or care to something."