Wrath

/ræθ/ noun

Definition

Wrath is very strong anger, often mixed with a desire to punish. It sounds more serious and intense than just being mad.

Etymology

“Wrath” comes from Old English “wræththu,” related to “wrath” meaning “angry” or “twisted.” The word has long been used in religious and literary contexts to describe powerful, often divine anger.

Kelly Says

Wrath isn’t everyday annoyance; it’s the kind of anger that feels like a storm with a mission. In old stories, when gods felt wrath, whole worlds changed—that’s how heavy this word is.

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