1
as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
waited until my initial wrath had eased before voicing my complaint
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2
as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
the evangelist warned the gathering that unrepentant sinners would suffer the wrath of God
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Recent Examples of wrath
Sidelining people who voiced those views aroused righteous wrath.
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Payton spent three weeks that winter grinding tape, as night turned to morning, a group on the fringes trying to avoid anything that would incur Mike Ditka’s wrath.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
This brings the wrath of Red Sword on their headquarters, with the mercenaries using makeshift drone missiles to bomb the building.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 17 May 2025
No one wants to die in an America of wrath and vengeance.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Payton spent three weeks that winter grinding tape, as night turned to morning, a group on the fringes trying to avoid anything that would incur Mike Ditka’s wrath.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
This brings the wrath of Red Sword on their headquarters, with the mercenaries using makeshift drone missiles to bomb the building.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 17 May 2025
No one wants to die in an America of wrath and vengeance.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrath
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And so when something went wrong or something went against his wishes, why, there would be a display of anger.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Brown was also instructed to attend an anger management program and undergo a psychological/psychiatric evaluation.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Throughout, the novel chips away at its foundational questions: Does there exist a punishment equal to the atrocity of killing one’s child?—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The least successful team members in each episode endures a final punishment.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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Editors’ Picks 36 Hours in Rome Living the Slop Life Image Some online commentators have expressed indignation about the online content, saying that the banter about a Catholic leader is offensive.—
Emma Bubola,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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As the film progresses, this wide-eyed curiosity shifts to righteous indignation, but these reactions are muddled by her feelings for Basem.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2025
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But in the last several years, especially with the makeup of the General Assembly becoming more progressive, lawmakers let the penalty enhancement provisions expire, made the diversion program permanent and removed its age restriction.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Payment providers can face significant card brand penalties if they are found to facilitate deceptive behavior.—
Rochelle Blease,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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But their fury was too easily co-opted by the few who want to wantonly destroy and used the cover of protest to do so.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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This is in spite of fury from supporters of both clubs, who have faced great uncertainty and pressure to secure tickets.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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After law enforcement officials expressed outrage that a man accused in the Hickory party shooting was allowed a bond Wednesday, a judge on Thursday revoked his bond in a prior shooting case.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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These Alabama sites are focused on history, not the outrage of the week from the White House.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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For Karen’s author, such rage was a real departure.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2025
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Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza rage on, the U.S. national debt grows, and President Donald Trump’s trade policies continue to jolt adversaries and allies alike.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Indeed, Howard seemed to be in a good mood after the game and embraced being an ambassador of his new league, engaging with fans and posing for selfies hours after the Miami 305 defeated his LA Riot squad 50-44 at Allstate Arena in Chicago.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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For instance, dogs have been shown to help people develop self-confidence, confidence in others, empathy toward others and a positive mood.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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“Wrath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrath. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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