wrath
word
/ˈɹæθ/
rath
/ɹˈæθ/
rath
Definition
Wrath means intense, powerful anger, often with a desire for punishment or revenge. It's a strong word, used more in literature or formal situations.
Usage & Nuances
Highly formal and literary; less common in everyday speech than 'anger' or 'rage'. Often used in religious, historical, or mythological contexts ('the wrath of God'). Not for minor irritation—the emotion is very intense.
Spanish: ira - furiaPortuguese (BR): ira - fúriaPortuguese (PT): ira - fúriaChinese (Simplified): 愤怒 - 盛怒Chinese (Traditional): 憤怒 - 盛怒Hindi: क्रोध - प्रचंड गुस्साArabic: غضب - سخطBengali: ক্রোধ - প্রচণ্ড রাগRussian: гнев - яростьJapanese: 激しい怒りVietnamese: cơn thịnh nộ - sự phẫn nộKorean: 격노 - 분노Turkish: öfkesi - gazabıUrdu: قہر - شدید غصہIndonesian: cơn thịnh nộ - cơn giận dữ
Example Sentences
He tried to control his wrath but failed.
basic
The story tells of a god's wrath against humans.
basic
You don't want to face his wrath—trust me on that.
natural
The king's wrath was feared by everyone in the land.
basic
She couldn't believe how intense his wrath was when he found out the truth.
natural
Rumors of her wrath spread quickly through the office.
natural