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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
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