Wrath

Pronunciation: /ræθ/

Definitions of wrath

noun extreme anger or rage

Example Sentences

A1 She was afraid of his wrath if she didn't finish her chores on time.

A2 The teacher's wrath was evident when he caught the students cheating on the exam.

B1 The manager's wrath was unleashed when he discovered the employees had been stealing from the company.

B2 The king's wrath knew no bounds when he found out about the betrayal of his closest advisor.

C1 The wrath of the gods was said to be the cause of the devastating natural disasters that plagued the city.

C2 The politician faced the wrath of the public after his corrupt actions were exposed in the media.

Examples of wrath in a Sentence

formal The king's wrath was swift and severe, punishing those who dared to defy him.

informal Watch out, if you make her mad you'll face her wrath.

slang Don't mess with him or you'll feel the full force of his wrath.

figurative The wrath of nature was evident in the destructive power of the hurricane.

Grammatical Forms of wrath

• past tense: wrathed
• plural: wraths
• comparative: more wrathful
• superlative: most wrathful
• present tense: wrathes
• future tense: will wrath
• perfect tense: have wrathed
• continuous tense: is wrathing
• singular: wrath
• positive degree: wrathful
• infinitive: to wrath
• gerund: wrathing
• participle: wrathing

Origin and Evolution of wrath

First Known Use: 0012 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wrath' originated from the Old English word 'wrǣðthu' which means fierce anger or punishment.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wrath' has retained its original meaning of intense anger or punishment, but its usage has expanded to include a broader range of emotions such as rage or fury.