Anger vs. Wrath — What's the Difference?

A feeling of annoyance or irritation.

A strong desire for revenge.

A basic emotional response to a perceived wrong.

Divine or righteous indignation.

A physiological reaction involving adrenaline release.

Intense or violent anger.

A temporary emotional state.

A long-lasting form of anger.

Anger, also known as wrath or rage, is an intense emotional state involving a strong uncomfortable and non-cooperative response to a perceived provocation, hurt or threat.A person experiencing anger will often experience physical effects, such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and increased levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline. Some view anger as an emotion which triggers part of the fight or flight response.

A destructive force.

A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

Extreme anger

Fill (someone) with anger; provoke anger in

Forceful, often vindictive anger.

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.

Punishment or vengeance as a manifestation of anger.

To make angry; enrage or provoke.

Wrathful.

To become angry

Great anger.

A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with an urge to harm, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, or threat.

(rare) Punishment.

(obsolete) Pain or stinging.

Wrathful; wroth; very angry.

(transitive) To cause such a feeling of antagonism in.

(obsolete) To anger; to enrage.

(intransitive) To become angry.

Violent anger; vehement exasperation; indignation; rage; fury; ire.

Trouble; vexation; also, physical pain or smart of a sore, etc.

The effects of anger or indignation; the just punishment of an offense or a crime.

A strong passion or emotion of displeasure or antagonism, excited by a real or supposed injury or insult to one's self or others, or by the intent to do such injury.

See Wroth.

To make painful; to cause to smart; to inflame.

To anger; to enrage; - also used impersonally.

To excite to anger; to enrage; to provoke.

Intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

A strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

Belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)

The state of being angry

Belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Make angry;

Become angry;

A desire to oppose or fight against what is unfair.

Anger is a basic emotional response to a perceived wrong or injustice.

Yes, unchecked or unresolved anger can escalate into wrath.

No, anger can sometimes be a constructive force for change.

Anger is less intense and often short-lived, whereas wrath is intense, prolonged, and often destructive.

Anger can be managed through various techniques like deep breathing, stepping back from the situation, or seeking professional help.

Wrath is an intense, often prolonged and violent form of anger.

Wrath is a heightened form of anger and is less commonly experienced.

Wrath is less likely to be justified due to its extreme and often destructive nature.

Wrath is generally considered negative due to its destructive potential.

Yes, anger is a natural emotion experienced by humans and many animals.

Anger can be justified if it arises from genuine mistreatment or injustice.

In many religious contexts, anger itself is not considered a sin, but how it's acted upon might be.

Yes, both can lead to stress, high blood pressure, and other health issues if not managed.

Wrath usually requires more intensive intervention, such as professional counseling or therapy.

In Christianity and some other religious traditions, wrath is considered one of the seven deadly sins.