Wrath: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrath

 

[ rรฆฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Extreme anger; rage. Wrath is a strong, intense, and often uncontrollable emotion that can result in destructive behavior.

Synonyms

anger, fury, ire, outrage.

Examples of usage

  • He was trembling with wrath after hearing the news.
  • The king's wrath was feared by all his subjects.
  • She could feel the wrath building up inside her.
Context #2 | Noun

mythology

The fierce anger of a god or goddess, often leading to punishment or retribution.

Synonyms

divine anger, divine retribution.

Examples of usage

  • The gods unleashed their wrath upon the mortals for their hubris.
  • The wrath of the goddess was swift and terrible.
Context #3 | Noun

literature

A central theme or motif in many works of fiction, representing the destructive power of anger and vengeance.

Synonyms

anger, fury, vengeance.

Examples of usage

  • The novel explores the consequences of unchecked wrath.
  • His poems are filled with themes of wrath and redemption.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrath" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‹เคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zorn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemarahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝั–ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gniew

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€’ใ‚Š (ikari)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courroux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ira

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถfke

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„๋…ธ (bunno)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุถุจ (ghadab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hnฤ›v

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hnev

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„คๆ€’ (fรจnnรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reiรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (mriskhaneba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™zษ™b

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ira

Etymology

The word 'wrath' originated from Old English 'wrวฃththu', meaning 'fierce anger'. In various mythologies and religious texts, wrath is often associated with gods and goddesses, symbolizing their power and ability to mete out punishment. The theme of wrath has been a recurring motif in literature and art, highlighting the destructive nature of unchecked anger and vengeance.

See also: wrathfully.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,398 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.