wrathfulness

noun

Definition of wrathfulnessnext
as in anger
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something the wrathfulness with which he voiced his complaint was shocking

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  1. anger
  2. wrath
  3. indignation
  4. outrage
  5. fury
  6. rage
  7. mood
Noun
  • Then came the anger, hurt and all that goes with it.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • This means asking them to let go of any anger and resentment toward you, but don’t force anything.
    Hylke Faber, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of anger
Noun
  • Russia’s wrath hangs over Georgia elections Saturday's election will pit the Moscow-leaning Georgian Dream government against several pro-Western opposition parties, among them the United National Movement party founded by Saakashvili in 2001.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2024
  • As villagers attempt to thwart her ghostly presence, Nak’s wrath and enduring love become forces to reckon with.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of wrath
Noun
  • When Wiley returns a few minutes later with a tissue, his indignation has come back, too.
    Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
  • On Wednesday night, when news of the pending indictment was reported by the Times, but before details of the charges were publicly known, Adams offered the public the same righteous indignation.
    Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition of indignation
Noun
  • In today’s deal, North’s leap to four hearts is preemptive, and West doubles that outrage with his 23 high-card points.
    Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Pressure mounts in Israel for hostage deal The articles were published days after six Israeli hostages were found dead in a tunnel in Gaza, sparking Israeli protests and outrage at Netanyahu, who the families of some hostages see as sabotaging a cease-fire deal for his own political gain.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of outrage
Noun
  • Read more Trump remarks about shots fired 'through the fake news' spark fury online Who is Ann Selzer?
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Summon the fury of the elements and turn the X-Men’s most electric leader into your next commander.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of fury
Noun
  • Devin Williams received back-to-back sentences of 25 years to life in prison for the fatal shootings of Maria and Benison Tran, who were shot at near point-blank range after Williams snuck into their Dublin home and confronted them in a fit of jealous rage.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • How to cope right now Don’t suppress your emotions, process them In the immediate aftermath of the election results, you may be flooded with emotions ranging from despair to rage.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of rage
Noun
  • The returns came as voters appeared in a mood for wholesale changes at the highest levels of the East Bay’s political scene.
    Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Plus, in its autumnal shades of orange and pink, Lively’s look matched the mood of the season.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of mood
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