Wraths

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An overwhelming sense of fury usually accompanied by a wish to retaliate; a divine fury aimed at sin and moral transgressions; a volatile outburst in reaction to perceived slights or misdeeds
2. An intense emotional state characterized by deep anger and a drive for retribution; a sacred indignation in response to moral offenses; a heated reaction involving severe displeasure towards perceived grievances
3. A profound and intense feeling of anger often leading to desire for revenge ; a severe and just punishment from a deity in response to wrongdoing ; a powerful emotional response triggered by perceived unfairness or offense

Etymology: "Wraths" is the plural of "wrath," a noun that has been in English since Old English, where the form was "wræþ" (also "wrǣþu" in the plural). The root is the adjective "wroth," meaning angry, which traces back to Proto-Germanic "*wrōþaz," a word connected to the idea of twisting or turning, as in a twisted or distorted mood. The same root gave Old English "wrīþan," meaning to twist or bind, which is the source of "writhe." English has long treated "wrath" as a feeling that can build up, so the plural "wraths" has been used for multiple outbursts or for repeated displays of divine anger in religious writing. Old English also gave us the adjective "wroth," which for centuries meant angry, and it survives mainly in the phrase "wroth with," and in older translations of the Bible. Many modern readers encounter "wrath" mostly in religious contexts, such as "the wrath of God," where it names punishment rather than just a passing temper.

Synonyms: anger, fury, rage, ire, indignation

Antonyms: calm, peace, serenity, composure, tranquility