Synonyms for

Wrath

Verb / ræθ / Another word for wrath — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Intense anger or fury

Synonyms & similar words

anger ire ira anger rage fury outrage ire exasperation indignation temper resentment animosity hostility antagonism enmity hatred malice spite vindictiveness bitterness resentfulness passion

Synonyms by register

Formal

indignation fury rage resentment

Informal

anger madness temper

Literary

ire choller venom

Antonyms

calmness peace serenity gentleness forgiveness mercy placidness

Common collocations

  • divine wrath
  • unleash wrath
  • terrible wrath
  • burning wrath
  • awaken wrath
  • face the wrath
  • endure the wrath

Word family

noun wrath
adjective wrathful

Usage note

Wrath is a strong and often righteous anger, typically directed at wrongdoing. It carries a more intense and often formal connotation than simple anger.

Example sentences

  1. His wrath boiled over when he saw the mess his children made.
  2. She couldn't contain her wrath when she found out she was betrayed.
  3. The wrath of the storm caused a lot of damage.
  4. The king's wrath fell upon the traitor.
  5. I fear the wrath of my parents if they find out what I did.

Quotes

  • Anger and wrath hinder good counsel. - Thomas Fuller
  • Wrath is like a cloud, anger like a storm, and bitterness like the rain that precedes them both. - Confucius
  • Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret. - Ambrose Bierce

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