wrath

/ɹɒθ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: wraths

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Great anger; (countable) an instance of this.

Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Punishment, retribution, or vengeance resulting from anger; (countable) an instance of this.

Noun

Examples

the wrath of God

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wrath” mean?

Great anger; (countable) an instance of this.

Is “wrath” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.