Wrath: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrath

[ ræθ ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 ira

🇮🇳 क्रोध

🇩🇪 Zorn

🇮🇩 kemarahan

🇺🇦 гнів

🇵🇱 gniew

🇯🇵 怒り (ikari)

🇫🇷 courroux

🇪🇸 ira

🇹🇷 öfke

🇰🇷 분노 (bunno)

🇸🇦 غضب (ghadab)

🇨🇿 hněv

🇸🇰 hnev

🇨🇳 愤怒 (fènnù)

🇸🇮 jeza

🇮🇸 reiði

🇰🇿 ашу

🇬🇪 მრისხანება (mriskhaneba)

🇦🇿 qəzəb

🇲🇽 ira

Word origin

The word 'wrath' originated from Old English 'wrǣththu', 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.