All 4 Uses of
wreak
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- I wished to see him again, that I might wreak the utmost extent of abhorrence on his head and avenge the deaths of William and Justine.†
p. 95.4
- And do not you fear the fierce vengeance of my arm wreaked on your miserable head?†
p. 102.2 *
- He might remain in Switzerland and wreak his vengeance on my relatives.†
p. 167.1
- I was possessed by a maddening rage when I thought of him, and desired and ardently prayed that I might have him within my grasp to wreak a great and signal revenge on his cursed head.†
p. 202.5
Definition:
cause to happen -- especially something that is damaging and uncontrollable