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
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Our hero is also being coveted by a crime boss, and as he gets pulled further and further into this world, Farrell has to show his inner violence and anger breaking through.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025 -
Symptoms can include memory loss, impulse control problems, anxiety, depression and anger issues.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Disney is incredibly unlikely to ever admit that politics were a factor in Doctor Who‘s cancellation, but Jimmy Kimmel’s brief suspension was revealing of the company’s desire to minimize MAGA wrath.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Tarkenton and his Minnesota Vikings, of course, felt the Raiders’ wrath one January afternoon in Pasadena when Oakland trounced them in Super Bowl XI.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This explains the indignation of those carrying college debt who demanded Joe Biden make their loans go away.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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No one should forget that songs and lyrics, especially during dark and troubled times, can create awareness, be used to arouse indignation, even bring about social change.—
Ray Rahman,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The White House for now, perhaps less of an institution and more of a content studio, has big personality and bigger outrage.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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American fired its former CCO, Vasu Raja, last year after his business-travel strategy backfired and sparked outrage from travel agencies.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In a fit of fury, Canio vows to discover his wife Nedda’s secret and take revenge.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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To avoid his quiet fury, Muhammad learned to stay silent.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her voice unleashes a sentimental whirlpool of longing, betrayal, and post-breakup rage without a hint of irony.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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According to Pearson, patterns like diagonal tile were once all the rage, adding flair and visual interest.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From fall fragrances like apple cider and more neutral scents like green tea to jolts of refreshing grapefruit, a single scented candle can really set the mood in any space.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
29 Oct. 2025
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Fans in a Halloween mood, show up dressed like referees signalling touchdown.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Wrathfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrathfulness. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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