Definitions for wrath
ræθ, rɑθ; esp. Brit. rɔθwrath

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. wrathnoun

   intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

2. wrath, anger, ire, iranoun

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

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1. wrathnoun

   Great anger.

   Homer relates an episode in the Trojan War that reveals the tragic consequences of the wrath of Achilles.

   Etymology: From wraththe, wreththe, from wræþþu, wræþþo, from wraiþiþō, equivalent to . Compare wreedte, vrede, vrede, reiði. More at wroth.

2. wrathnoun

   Punishment.

   Etymology: From wraththe, wreththe, from wræþþu, wræþþo, from wraiþiþō, equivalent to . Compare wreedte, vrede, vrede, reiði. More at wroth.

3. wrathadjective

   Wrathful; very angry.

   Etymology: From wraththe, wreththe, from wræþþu, wræþþo, from wraiþiþō, equivalent to . Compare wreedte, vrede, vrede, reiði. More at wroth.

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1. Wrathadjective

   violent anger; vehement exasperation; indignation; rage; fury; ire

2. Wrathadjective

   the effects of anger or indignation; the just punishment of an offense or a crime

3. Wrathadjective

   see Wroth

4. Wrathverb

   to anger; to enrage; -- also used impersonally

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1. Wrath

   The Wrath is the name of two fictional comic book supervillains published by DC Comics. The original Wrath debuted in Batman Special #1, and was created by Mike W. Barr and Michael Golden. The second Wrath debuted in Batman Confidential #13, and was created by Tony Bedard and Rags Morales.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Wrath

   räth, n. violent anger: holy indignation: heat.—adj. violently angry.—adj. Wrath′ful, full of wrath: very angry: springing from, or expressing, wrath.—adv. Wrath′fully.—n. Wrath′fulness.—adv. Wrath′ily.—adjs. Wrath′less; Wrath′y, apt to wrath. [Old Northumbrian wrǽððo—A.S. wráð, adj. wroth; Ice. reithi.]

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1. • Fury
   • Mortal Sin

How to pronounce wrath?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of wrath in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of wrath in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of wrath in a Sentence

1. Dave Chappelle:

   What are Dave Chappelle signifying that Dave Chappelle can kneel on a man's neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds and feel like Dave Chappelle wouldn't get the wrath of God ? that's what is happening right now. It's not for a single cop, it's for all of it.

2. William McCants:

   The President is not known for nuance, which is what a speech like this requires to escape the potential wrath of his multiple audiences.

3. RJ Intindola – (Gandolfo):

   Never reveal your wounds. They will all believe your weaker. They will take advantage of you. When they see how scarred you are. Then you will have no choice. But to fight. And then they will feel the wrath of a warrior.

4. John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath:

   In the hearts and minds of the people, the grapes of wrath were growing heavy for the vintage.

5. Howard Tayler, Rule 12: Seven Habits of Highly Effective Pirates, Schlock Mercenary:

   A soft answer turneth away wrath. Once wrath is looking the other way, shoot it in the head.

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