wrath
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //ˈɹæθ// UK //ɹˈæθ// wrath
n. extreme anger that is very strong and often lasts a long time. It is a formal word that you might see in books or movies about history.
n. extreme, vengeful anger or indignation. Often carries a literary or biblical connotation, implying a righteous or divine fury that seeks retribution.
He feared the wrath of his boss after losing the contract.
The villagers fled the coast, fearing the wrath of the approaching storm.
In many classical epics, the narrative arc is driven by the protagonist's attempts to appease the wrath of a slighted deity whose pride has been wounded.
Usage
Uncountable in general usage; frequently appears in the fixed phrase 'the wrath of'.