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
The choice to self-censor or else face the government’s wrath is a much worse free speech violation than is censorship by official edict.
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Onkar Ghate, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Shrines crop up in her honor — both from those who wish to avoid her wrath and others who approve of her killings.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Sellers, like customers, had yet to return after most residents had fled the area, crossing on foot through the mountains to neighboring Port-de-Paix, and through a swollen river to escape the gangs’ deadly wrath.
—Ychmuth Corneille, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Hurricane Helene’s wrath on the Charlotte area forced the cancellation of Lee’s initial informal coach’s luncheon, which is an event the organization hosts annually to serve as a precursor leading into the start of training camp.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
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Onkar Ghate, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Shrines crop up in her honor — both from those who wish to avoid her wrath and others who approve of her killings.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Sellers, like customers, had yet to return after most residents had fled the area, crossing on foot through the mountains to neighboring Port-de-Paix, and through a swollen river to escape the gangs’ deadly wrath.
—Ychmuth Corneille, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Hurricane Helene’s wrath on the Charlotte area forced the cancellation of Lee’s initial informal coach’s luncheon, which is an event the organization hosts annually to serve as a precursor leading into the start of training camp.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrath
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But in Israel, some of the relief felt in the wake of the agreement has been eclipsed by anger that Hamas so far has released only the remains of nine of the 28 deceased hostages held in Gaza.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Owensboro news media and some white onlookers insist that when the lady sheriff didn’t show up to act as executioner, there was anger in the press’s unmet expectations, which then was taken out on the crowd, with the reporters lying about the audience’s unruly behavior.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, the league seemingly deemed his actions not punishment-worthy, saving Mahomes from an $11,593 first-offense taunting penalty.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Where Gentle Parenting Might Be Lacking Gentle parenting emphasizes empathy and respectful communication without harsh punishment, explains Cynthia Vejar, PhD, LPC, program director and associate professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lebanon Valley College.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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She was particularly distressed by Kennedy’s June decision to fire the entire vaccine advisory board and stack it with his allies, but recent months have offered even more opportunities for stress and indignation.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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McBride sets the political context for Swift’s savage indignation by noting that 1727–1729 saw three successive harvest failures in Ireland.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Sep. 2025
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The unexpected move left contestants relieved but on edge, knowing that one misstep next week could cost them a double penalty.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Red Raiders were given two 15-yard penalties for fan behavior.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Little life was left in this spot where White Sage’s fury must have been severe.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Just a few more blocks away is the derelict CVS that has become a lightning rod of neighborhood fury, a monument to gross neglect.—
Wes Burdine,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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The situation sparked outrage in Miami and nationwide, citing it as an example of a violation of freedom of speech.—
Edda Leon,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Photos of the gaggle of fans were shared on social media, and Swift’s fans expressed their outrage at the scene.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Kinahans seemed to be acting out of pure rage.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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But in 2014, rage in the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, over the killing of Michael Brown by police helped stoke a movement that shaped the next decade of American life.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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The players, according to sources close to the squad, do not know what to expect with regards to Postecoglou’s future — there is a mood of uncertainty.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Her hydrangeas, roses, and spruces convey a mood, an attitude.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Wrath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrath. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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