WRATHFULNESS Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

wrathfulness

noun

Definition of wrathfulness

as in anger

an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something the wrathfulness with which he voiced his complaint was shocking

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Noun

Many of his supporters harbor deep frustration and anger at the American for-profit healthcare system.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Schore makes a similar distinction when discussing workplace anger.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of anger

Noun

Domestic grievances and outrage over Gaza make for a potent mix, and a wave of protest comparable to the uprisings of 15 years ago could again be on the horizon.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Within weeks of Porter’s death, ICE agents gunned down Renee Good and Alex Pretti in confrontations in Minneapolis, with both slayings drawing national outrage.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of outrage

Noun

Larson never concealed his fury at facing a challenger in a primary — a common occurrence in most states.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
The development was met with private fury from several higher-ups at EFL clubs, with those growing club losses cited.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of fury

Noun

In 2024, the artist added a fifth video, Keening, addressing collective mourning and rage after October 7, 2023, in which Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis and took 240 more hostage.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Furious at seeing piles of dead bodies, Wolverine unlocks a rage ability where his devastating attacks do even more damage.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rage

Noun

Fireplaces are stocked with fragrant piñon wood, making winter stays especially cozy, while silk covers conceal TVs and handmade Le Creuset dishware keep modern amenities from disrupting the mood.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
The real reach completely depends on the platform’s current-day algorithm (and mood).

— Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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