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

Republican lawmakers -- many of them in tough election contests where soaring fuel costs are driving voter anger -- praised the agreement.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
The defeat came amid protests sparked by an elderly woman’s eviction, and could deepen public anger and fuel speculation about early elections.

— Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of anger

Noun

The county faced DeSantis’ wrath after local officials criticized his pro-development legislation and voters rejected his handpicked candidates at the ballot box in November 2024.

— Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Hawaii finds itself in the crosshairs again Hawaii has felt the wrath of two hurricanes over the past month.

— John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of wrath

Noun

In the end, director Duong, recognizing Aunt Hanh’s residual indignation, lances that boil.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026
But a new wave of indignation swept Spain when Abascal, who uses a wheelchair, was carried on a stretcher from her apartment after police cordoned off the street.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of indignation

Noun

In 1995, the rape of a 12-year-old girl by three US servicemen unleashed outrage and mass protests in Okinawa.

— Junko Ogura, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Jemele Hill noted that Peyton Manning, Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Myles Garrett and Marshawn Lynch were among the prominent sports figures who had participated in Wallen’s concert entrances without generating comparable outrage.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of outrage

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In the midst of her fury and rage, Fatiha prays for her father’s safe return.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Explore See latest videos, charts and news The rocker, wearing a cap and aviator glasses, was joined with a full band and backing vocalists for a protest song that drips in fury and anger.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of fury

Noun

What this means, in practical terms, is that the songs on Beat elevate mood above structure.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
By evening, the Moon enters Leo and lifts the mood, bringing warmth, confidence, and a little more heart back into the picture.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

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