WRATH


Meaning of WRATH in English

I. ˈrath, chiefly Brit ˈrȯth noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wrǣththo, from wrāth 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

II. adjective

Etymology: alteration of wroth

Date: 1535

archaic : wrathful

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