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noun

wrath

n.
US /ˈɹæθ/ UK /ɹˈæθ/ wrath UK spelling wrathed, wrathing, wraths

  1. 01 C2 Proficiency FormalLiterary Religion

    punishment from a god or a powerful person because they are angry.

    retribution or punishment resulting from anger, particularly in a theological or mythological context.

    Simple

    In the old stories, the storm was seen as the wrath of the gods.

    In context

    The epic poem depicts the hero attempting to flee the divine wrath of Poseidon after blinding the Cyclops.

    retributionvengeancechastisement

So disgusting!” Ocasio-Cortez received similar wrath for her hearty laugh and smile that showed her pearly whites as the camera quickly moved to the victims’ names being read aloud.

Toronto Sun· 11 Sept 2026
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