wrath

noun
UK: /rɒθ/
US: /ræθ/

  1. Extreme anger; a feeling of intense displeasure, often with a desire for revenge.

    1. His wrath was clear to everyone.
    2. The king's wrath fell upon the disobedient knight, resulting in banishment.

  2. Strong vengeful anger or indignation.

    1. She feared his terrible wrath.
    2. The gods unleashed their wrath upon the mortals for their wickedness.

Synonyms

nuisance hate bleed ill humor grieve wrath lament mourn vendetta suffer irritation torment enmity worry afflict fret cold war castigate miff chasten bad blood correct penalize antagonism punish pique excitement animosity passion resentment annoyance exasperate acrimony asperity spleen chagrin vexation disappointment dissatisfaction peeve irritability umbrage distress get one's back up pester go ballistic vengeance chafe take exception tantrum vex burn violence ferocity outrage bother fervor fire rage abuse force nettle vehemence exasperation trouble zeal despite try grudge hatred displeasure torture hostility malevolence pain malice molest rancor animus inflict spite venom penalty affliction correction bile plague discipline nemesis indignation pest penance irritate punishment choler anger retribution revenge nightmare scourge trial dudgeon loathing tribulation visitation fury horror avenge harry get back at gall evil recompense requite provoke detestation retaliate vindicate huff bane even the score teach a lesson ire abomination agonize harass anguish
wrath verb

  1. To cause someone to feel extreme anger; to provoke intense displeasure.

    1. Don't wrath your mother.
    2. His constant lies and deceit eventually wrathed even his closest friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wrath" in English means: Extreme anger; a feeling of intense displeasure, often with a desire for revenge., Strong vengeful anger or indignation..

The phonetic transcription of "wrath" is /rɒθ/ in British English and /ræθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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