Wrath
/ræθ/noun
Intense or fierce anger.
His team's failure to meet the deadline provoked his wrath.
Often appears as...
- face the wrath
- provoke the wrath
noun
Punishment or vengeance as a manifestation of anger.
People feared the wrath of the gods.
Often appears as...
- wrath of god
- divine wrath
noun
Harsh, stern, or fierce anger.
We feared the wrath of our strict teacher.
Often appears as...
- incurred his wrath
- wrath descended
noun
Damaging or destructive force or effect.
The wrath of the hurricane destroyed many houses.
Often appears as...
- wrath of nature
- unleashed wrath
noun
Intense or fierce anger.
His team's failure to meet the deadline provoked his wrath.
Often appears as...
- face the wrath
- provoke the wrath
noun
Punishment or vengeance as a manifestation of anger.
People feared the wrath of the gods.
Often appears as...
- wrath of god
- divine wrath
noun
Harsh, stern, or fierce anger.
We feared the wrath of our strict teacher.
Often appears as...
- incurred his wrath
- wrath descended
noun
Damaging or destructive force or effect.
The wrath of the hurricane destroyed many houses.
Often appears as...
- wrath of nature
- unleashed wrath
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2High Intensity
Use 'wrath' to describe very strong feelings of anger, not minor annoyances.
When he discovered the betrayal, his wrath knew no bounds.
Pro Tip 2/2Human reaction
'Wrath' is often linked to someone's personal reaction to a serious wrongdoing.
She faced his wrath after losing the family heirloom.
Compare with
angerannoyanceexasperationfuryindignationirerageresent
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Neil and Seth on the...
through the sky a shooting star can you tell us about it and what sky is that right and I said well sure but what's your interest in this and they said we saw what you did to tie tack again we have a lot of here we don't want me to wrap up in bourbon so we don't want to be the we don't want to be next in line I feel your wrath
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Could comets be the...
Appearing throughout historical records, these mysterious lights that came out of nowhere and disappeared after a short while were thought to be ill omens of war and famine, or the wrath of gods. But recent research has revealed that comets may be even more deeply connected
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Everything you need to...
do not, under any circumstances, incur the wrath of the gods. The Greek Pantheon is a dangerous mix of divine power and human insecurity, prone to jealousy and grudges of epic proportions. And many of the problems faced by humans in the poems are caused by their hubris,
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How tsunamis work - Alex...
But this wasn't a stroke of luck. Before they had crossed halfway, the water returned in a wave higher than anyone had ever seen, drowning the attackers. The Potiidaeans believed they had been saved by the wrath of Poseidon. But what really saved them
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Can you solve the...
and speak to the prisoners under the following you may only make one statement, and you cannot tell them any new information. What can you say to help free the prisoners without incurring the dictator's wrath? After thinking long and hard,
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The Irish myth of...
They implored Fionn to give up the hunt, and at this, their leader grew quiet. He’d already lost a dear friend— now it seemed his wrath had cost him the respect of his men as well. Swallowing his rage, he called off the chase.
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The myth of Zeus' test -...
The couple repeatedly lunged after the bird, but they were too worn out for the chase. So, they prepared to receive the wrath of the gods. Their guests rose up, shedding their rags and mortal masks.
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The twins who tricked...
which caught the attention of one of the lords’ daughters. When she reached for it, the skull of Jun spat on her hand and impregnated her. Fleeing of her father’s wrath,
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Didier Sornette: How we...
was that this was completely surprising, this came out of the blue, this was like the wrath of the gods. There was no responsibility. So, as a reflection of this,
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Survival Guide: Anaconda...
wrath but today his luck runs out unable to escape the anaconda Strikes Back it sinks its fangs deep into a
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Neil and Seth on the...
through the sky a shooting star can you tell us about it and what sky is that right and I said well sure but what's your interest in this and they said we saw what you did to tie tack again we have a lot of here we don't want me to wrap up in bourbon so we don't want to be the we don't want to be next in line I feel your wrath
Video examples
Could comets be the...
Appearing throughout historical records, these mysterious lights that came out of nowhere and disappeared after a short while were thought to be ill omens of war and famine, or the wrath of gods. But recent research has revealed that comets may be even more deeply connected
Video examples
Everything you need to...
do not, under any circumstances, incur the wrath of the gods. The Greek Pantheon is a dangerous mix of divine power and human insecurity, prone to jealousy and grudges of epic proportions. And many of the problems faced by humans in the poems are caused by their hubris,
Video examples
How tsunamis work - Alex...
But this wasn't a stroke of luck. Before they had crossed halfway, the water returned in a wave higher than anyone had ever seen, drowning the attackers. The Potiidaeans believed they had been saved by the wrath of Poseidon. But what really saved them
Video examples
Can you solve the...
and speak to the prisoners under the following you may only make one statement, and you cannot tell them any new information. What can you say to help free the prisoners without incurring the dictator's wrath? After thinking long and hard,
Video examples
The Irish myth of...
They implored Fionn to give up the hunt, and at this, their leader grew quiet. He’d already lost a dear friend— now it seemed his wrath had cost him the respect of his men as well. Swallowing his rage, he called off the chase.
Video examples
The myth of Zeus' test -...
The couple repeatedly lunged after the bird, but they were too worn out for the chase. So, they prepared to receive the wrath of the gods. Their guests rose up, shedding their rags and mortal masks.
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The twins who tricked...
which caught the attention of one of the lords’ daughters. When she reached for it, the skull of Jun spat on her hand and impregnated her. Fleeing of her father’s wrath,
Video examples
Didier Sornette: How we...
was that this was completely surprising, this came out of the blue, this was like the wrath of the gods. There was no responsibility. So, as a reflection of this,
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Survival Guide: Anaconda...
wrath but today his luck runs out unable to escape the anaconda Strikes Back it sinks its fangs deep into a
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
The wrath of God is a way of saying that I have been living in a way that is contrary to the love that is God. Anyone who begins to live and grow away from God, who lives away from what is good, is turning his life toward wrath.
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Marie de France
French Poet
Fairest and dearest, your wrath and anger are more heavy than I can bear; but learn that I cannot tell what you wish me to say without sinning against my honour too grievously.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
There is little for the great part of the history of the world except the bitter tears of pity and the hot tears of wrath.
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George Herbert
British Poet
Throw away thy rod, throw away thy wrath; O my God, take the gentle path.
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William Blake
English Poet
The tigers of wrath are wiser than the horses of instruction.
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Alcaeus
Greek Poet
Tis said that wrath is the last thing in a man to grow old.
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William R. Alger
American Writer
Men often make up in wrath what they want in reason.
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William Gurnall
English Author
Mercy should make us ashamed, wrath afraid to sin.
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Bhumibol Adulyadej
Statesman
We must use the wrath of nature as our teacher.
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Rashad Evans
American Athlete
Whoever I have to face has to feel the wrath.
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
The wrath of God is a way of saying that I have been living in a way that is contrary to the love that is God. Anyone who begins to live and grow away from God, who lives away from what is good, is turning his life toward wrath.
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Marie de France
French Poet
Fairest and dearest, your wrath and anger are more heavy than I can bear; but learn that I cannot tell what you wish me to say without sinning against my honour too grievously.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
There is little for the great part of the history of the world except the bitter tears of pity and the hot tears of wrath.
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George Herbert
British Poet
Throw away thy rod, throw away thy wrath; O my God, take the gentle path.
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William Blake
English Poet
The tigers of wrath are wiser than the horses of instruction.
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Alcaeus
Greek Poet
Tis said that wrath is the last thing in a man to grow old.
Quote examples
William R. Alger
American Writer
Men often make up in wrath what they want in reason.
Quote examples
William Gurnall
English Author
Mercy should make us ashamed, wrath afraid to sin.
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Bhumibol Adulyadej
Statesman
We must use the wrath of nature as our teacher.
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Rashad Evans
American Athlete
Whoever I have to face has to feel the wrath.
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