Wrath

/ræθ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Extreme anger or rage.

The manager's wrath was evident when he discovered the mistake.

Divine punishment or vengeance.

The villagers feared the wrath of the gods for their transgressions.

Fury or intense emotional response.

Her wrath was unleashed when she learned of the betrayal.

Middle English 'wrath,' from Old English 'wræð,' meaning 'anger, rage.'

wrath of God

Severe punishment or anger attributed to divine forces.

to incur someone's wrath

To provoke someone to anger.

the wrath of the storm

The violent force of a storm.

anger

A strong feeling of annoyance or displeasure.

fury

Wild or violent anger.

vigilante

A person who instigates or takes violent action against crime.

Pissed off

I was totally pissed off when they canceled the game.

Hot under the collar

She was hot under the collar after hearing the news.