wrath

Main Entry: ¹wrath 

Pronunciation: \ˈrath, chiefly British ˈrȯth\

Function: 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