What is "wrath" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does wrath mean in English? Meaning of wrath definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "wrath" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "wrath": intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

Noun

  • Meaning: intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
  • Synonyms: wrath
  • Hypernyms: fury madness rage
  • Pronunciation in US: /ɹæːθ/, /ɹæθ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɒθ/, /ɹæθ/

    Meaning of "wrath": belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)

    Noun

  • Meaning: belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)
  • Synonyms: anger ira ire wrath
  • Hypernyms: deadly sin mortal sin
  • Pronunciation in US: /ɹæːθ/, /ɹæθ/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɒθ/, /ɹæθ/

  • Adjective: Great anger. Homer relates an episode in the Trojan War that reveals the tragic consequences of the wrath of Achilles. 1922, Ben Travers, chapter 5, A Cuckoo in the Nest: The most rapid and most seductive transition in all human nature is that which attends the palliation of a ravenous appetite. […] Can those harmless but refined fellow-diners be the selfish cads whose gluttony and personal appearance so raised your contemptuous wrath on your arrival?1922, Ben Travers, chapter 5, A Cuckoo in the Nest: The most rapid and most seductive transition in all human nature is that which attends the palliation of a ravenous appetite. […] Can those harmless but refined fellow-diners be the selfish cads whose gluttony and personal appearance so raised your contemptuous wrath on your arrival?(rare) Punishment. Bible, Romans xiii. 4 A revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.Bible, Romans xiii. 4 A revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.(trading card games, slang) A single card that is able to destroy many creatures.
  • Synonyms:

    madness, fury, resentment, conniption, displeasure, irritation, offense, asperity, hate, acrimony, exasperation, passion, storm, indignation, rise, flare-up, vengeance, stew, huff, rage, ire, dander, temper, mad, hatefulness, boiling point,

    Antonyms:

    calm, happiness, liking, delight, calmness, glee, peace, love, pleasure, kindness, ease,

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