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wrath

nounAdvancedELO 1,200SATGRE
DEFINITION

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

WEBSTER'S 1913

Violent anger; vehement exasperation; indignation; rage; fury; ire.

ETYMOLOGY

Old English wræthu

SYNONYMS
ANTONYMS
IN LITERATURE

She would have fled from him, but a dread of the displeasure of the Chief restrained her, knowing Ruark a soul of wrath.

George Meredith, Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith
✨ WORD STORY

Fumiko, a Melbourne baker, crafted an exquisite cake for her nemesis's birthday. As she placed it on his doorstep, a sign read, "Enjoy!" But when he took one bite of the overly salty treat, Fumiko fled, knowing his wrath would come hot and fast, like a storm in summer.

📖 TALE

At the Guggenheim Museum's curved entrance in Bilbao, Aditi caught a glimpse of her reflection just as her sister rounded the corner late. Without a word, she snapped her designer bag shut and stormed inside, her eyes flashing with wrath that seemed to darken the museum's gleaming curves.

IN USE

When the sisters woke up and saw what had happened, they threw themselves off a cliff in fear of their father's wrath.

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