WRATH


Meaning of WRATH in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' rath, chiefly Brit ' ro ̇ th

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wr ǣ ththo, from wr ā th wroth ― more at WROTH

Date: before 12th century

1 : strong vengeful anger or indignation

2 : retributory punishment for an offense or a crime : divine chastisement

synonyms see ANGER

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.