Wrath
/ræθ/noun
Intense anger or rage.
Did you know?The word 'wrath' is linked to ancient concepts of divine vengeance, often seen as the wrath of gods upon mortals for their transgressions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wrāǵʰ-
“to twist or turn, often associated with violent emotion.”
Old English
Old English
wrǣð
“fury, anger, or violent passion.”
Middle English
Middle English
wrath
“intense displeasure or anger, often invoking a sense of punishment.”
Modern English
English
wrath
“extreme anger, often tied to moral outrage or divine retribution.”