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.