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
From Hollywood's Golden Age and the '70s catastrophe obsession to today, these films have unearthed every pitiless corner of nature's wrath, from towering tsunamis and viral pandemics to all-out apocalypses and more.
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Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 3 July 2025
In twenty-four hours, Sis will be found dead, and the whole town will seek shelter from Babs’s wrath.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Bree barely survives Grady’s wrath, but the Buckleys live to fish another day.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 20 June 2025
The congresswoman, who is up for reelection next year, risks Trump's wrath and may hinder her chances in the 2026 midterms.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 3 July 2025
In twenty-four hours, Sis will be found dead, and the whole town will seek shelter from Babs’s wrath.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Bree barely survives Grady’s wrath, but the Buckleys live to fish another day.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 20 June 2025
The congresswoman, who is up for reelection next year, risks Trump's wrath and may hinder her chances in the 2026 midterms.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrath
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Though Trump is backing away from Putin in public, he’s never specifically projected anger about the paused weapons for Ukraine.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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Music and song have changed the world in positive, enduring ways that fear, anger, and violence never have.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
8 July 2025
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Mackenzie sued, arguing that under the Constitution, her American birth gave her citizenship as a right, not a privilege, to be removed only as punishment for a crime or through voluntary expatriation.—
Marcia Biederman,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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In April, the U.S. government revoked all South Sudanese visas as punishment for the country after its government refused to accept a deportee who was in fact from the Democratic Republic of Congo.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Claiming persecution becomes more believable when it is coupled with the righteous indignation of the wronged.—
Lubna Zeidan,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Some Trump allies have expressed skepticism — and at times outright indignation — at the idea of the U.S. involved in another conflict in the Middle East, while others have offered wholehearted support.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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The law allows for inspections and gives the department power to revoke licenses and impose penalties on breeders.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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This transition helped the company avoid a potential IRS audit, preventing costly penalties and giving them peace of mind.—
Loran Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The tough conditions at Oakmont Country Club, in Pennsylvania, have some of the best golfers reeling this week in golf’s toughest test of the year, but Clark allegedly unleashed his fury on the lockers in the famed clubhouse.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
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Lawrence of Arabia When our band of heroes crash land on a desert moon, there are several shots of them succumbing to the fury of the hot weather.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago began to see a decline in homicides in 2022.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Punishing criminals is an outrage among the progressive set, who work diligently to reframe a prison sentence as little more than a change of address.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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And if this year's World's Best Awards winners are any indication, refined retreats are all the rage—especially those that give guests direct access to America's most stunning landscapes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Some parents remember when tanning beds were all the rage and this trend is pretty similar.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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In the early mornings, before witness testimony started, the mood was usually pretty jovial on the 26th floor.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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This can start to affect your mood, mindset and even your relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Wrath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrath. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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